EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 7 MIN
"Less cancer today than yesterday" - Jessie's Parenting Approach with EGFR Lung Cancer| Pt 2/3
from Young Lung Cancer Initiative Podcast · host Young Lung Cancer Initiative
"My five-year-old asked if he could watch a show now. My middle daughter wanted to know how this cancer was different from everyone else's."In Part 2 of this 3-part series, Jessie and Leah go deeper into what it actually looks like to live with Stage 4 EGFR mutant non-small cell lung cancer. Jessie walks through how she told her three kids about her diagnosis. She and Leah discuss the caregiving burden that nobody talks about. Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:47 Telling the Kids 02:30 Three Kids, Three Completely Different Reactions04:15 Following Each Other's Lead: The Caregiver Experience06:45 "A Picture of My Brain, Just to Make Sure It's Still Smiling"07:30 Keeping the Conversation Evolving as Kids Get OlderThank you to Johnson & Johnson for supporting this series.⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.#lungcancer #patient #egfr 📢 Amplifying the Voices of Young-Onset Lung CancerLung cancer is often caught late in young adults because "they're too young." At the Young Lung Cancer Initiative (YLCI), we are changing that narrative. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing support, research, and advocacy for the young-onset community.New here? Hit SUBSCRIBE to help us share these stories and ensure no young person faces this diagnosis alone.💙 Learn More🌐 Visit Our Website: https://ylci.org/📱 Connect With UsInstagram— @younglungcancer
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"My five-year-old asked if he could watch a show now. My middle daughter wanted to know how this cancer was different from everyone else's."In Part 2 of this 3-part series, Jessie and Leah go deeper into what it actually looks like to live with Stage 4 EGFR mutant non-small cell lung cancer. Jessie walks through how she told her three kids about her diagnosis. She and Leah discuss the caregiving burden that nobody talks about. Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:47 Telling the Kids 02:30 Three Kids, Three Completely Different Reactions04:15 Following Each Other's Lead: The Caregiver Experience06:45 "A Picture of My Brain, Just to Make Sure It's Still Smiling"07:30 Keeping the Conversation Evolving as Kids Get OlderThank you to Johnson & Johnson for supporting this series.⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.#lungcancer #patient #egfr 📢 Amplifying the Voices of Young-Onset Lung CancerLung cancer is often caught late in young adults because "they're too young." At the Young Lung Cancer Initiative (YLCI), we are changing that narrative. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing support, research, and advocacy for the young-onset community.New here? Hit SUBSCRIBE to help us share these stories and ensure no young person faces this diagnosis alone.💙 Learn More🌐 Visit Our Website: https://ylci.org/📱 Connect With UsInstagram— @younglungcancer
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