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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2024 · 40 MIN

A Non-Smoker's Battle with Lung Cancer with Frank McKenna

from The Many Faces of Cancer · host Melissa Grosboll

Today's guest is Frank McKenna, owner of Beach Better Bodies and founder of the Wellness Beyond Cancer Program for cancer survivors. He is also a non-smoker diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in 2016. November is lung cancer awareness month and this is a timely episode discussing genetic mutations that cause cancer. We also talk about targeted therapies, advocacy, empowering others through wellness, and so much more!Lung cancer doesn't only happen in smokers and exposure to second hand smoke and airborne pollutants. We talk about the importance of genetic testing for so many different types of diseases, especially cancers. Arming yourself with as much information as possible goes a long way in managing your health and helping prevent disease.Frank does a fundraiser every year for lung cancer research. If you'd like to donate, here is the link: https://lcrf.org/FrankMcKenna You can also bid on or purchase artwork that Frank's wife has created specifically for this cause. Her work is beautiful!! You can check it out here: http://www.lcrf.org/Unified-By-Art Frank's motto is "win the day, make history" and has merchandise for his fundraiser as well https://www.bonfire.com/store/win-the-day-make-historyYou can connect with Frank on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/frank.mckenna.1485or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beachbetterbodiesLet me know your biggest takeaways from this episode! I want to hear from you! You can find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll, email me at [email protected], or text me at 720-201-4292.

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Today's guest is Frank McKenna, owner of Beach Better Bodies and founder of the Wellness Beyond Cancer Program for cancer survivors. He is also a non-smoker diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in 2016. November is lung cancer awareness month and this is a timely episode discussing genetic mutations that cause cancer. We also talk about targeted therapies, advocacy, empowering others through wellness, and so much more! Lung cancer doesn't only happen in smokers and exposure to second hand sm...

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