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Ashley was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer after discovering a lump near her ribs. At first, doctors dismissed it as harmless, but further imaging revealed a nodule in her lung. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis just months after she began seeking answers. In this cancer vlog, Ashley walks through ther journey of thinking she had terminal sarcoma, only to later be diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. She shares the pain of waking up with a chest tube after surgery, the unexpected challenge of losing 30% of her lung capacity, and the intense anxiety of scan schedules while raising two small children. Ashley also explains how she fought to get gene mutation testing that was initially denied, and how survivor’s guilt now fuels her desire to support others. Her story is one of persistence, fear, and the deep emotional work of adjusting to a “before and after” life. Thank you, Ashley, for sharing your story to help others. Want to hear more about Ashley's lung cancer story? 👉 https://thepatientstory.com/patient-stories/lung-cancer/non-small-cell/ashley-h/ #NonSmallCellLungCancer #LungNodule #LungBiopsy #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters 00:00 Meet Ashley 00:30 Finding a Lump Near Her Ribs 01:15 Doctors Said It Was Nothing 02:10 Pushing Back on the Biopsy Location 03:00 CT Scan Reveals Lung Nodule 03:45 Biopsy Results Change Everything 04:40 Surgery and Unexpected Pain 05:30 Losing Part of Her Lung 06:20 Adjusting to Life After Surgery 07:15 Monitoring and Scan Schedules 08:00 Mental Health Struggles and Fear 09:10 How Motherhood Fueled Her Strength Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepatientstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatientstory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Patient_Story TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patientstory A Lump On My Chest Wall Revealed My Cancer Diagnosis - Ashley | Lung Cancer | The Patient Story https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatientStory