Edward Levitt is a lung cancer survivor and founder of the Georgia chapter of Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA). He and his wife, Linda, work tirelessly to advocate for increased lung cancer research funding and support for lung cancer patients. In this interview, Ed talks with us about his lung cancer diagnosis, the LCA and the way that others view patients with lung cancer.
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About Edward Levitt
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How did you first become aware of your cancer?
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How did you react to your diagnosis?
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At what stage was your cancer and what were your initial preparations?
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What treatments did/do you receive for your cancer?
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What information did you seek and how/where?
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How did your friends and family react to your diagnosis?
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How do your religious or spiritual practices help you cope with your condition?
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How do you deal with the stress of a lung cancer diagnosis?
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What drove you to become active in the Lung Cancer Alliance of Georgia (LCAG)?
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What is the mission of LCAG?
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What do you think is hindering our understanding of lung cancer?
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How do you feel about the blame often placed on lung cancer patients?
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