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In this episode Mike talks with his long-time friend and dedicated Lung Cancer Advocate, Deb Violette.
In 1998 Deb’s world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with stage III-A lung cancer and was given a 10% chance of living 2 years. As she thought about her grim prognosis one evening, it suddenly dawned on her that she should be focusing on the 10% chance of survivorship. Since then Deb has gone on to share hope and inspiration to countless others, especially in her home state of Maine where she is the Founder and President of Free ME from Lung Cancer http://www.freemefromlungcancer.org/
She is a regular participant in the programs of national cancer research organizations including the AACR, ASCO, and is a Member of the International Association of the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) and the Maine Cancer Consortium. Deb is an inspiration to everyone who is aspiring to be a Powerful Patient.
Debra is also the advocate for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute SPORE and member of the Maine Cancer Consortium. Deb has worked extensively with state and federal legislators, Maine governors and local wellness centers such and the Patrick Dempsey Cancer Center for Hope and Health and the Harold Alfond Cancer Center in order to raise awareness and funding for lung cancer research.
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