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Podcast: The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative Podcast
Episode: ALCSI Podcast: Yovana Portillo
Description: On this ALCSI podcast, Mrs. Yovana Portillo talks about her journey as a lung cancer survivor and advocate. Yovana was a passenger in a car accident in the spring of 2016 that led to a visit to the ER, where a mass on her left lung was discovered during the examination. At 35, living a pretty active lifestyle and without any other major health ailments, Yovana was shocked when she heard her diagnosis of Stage IB Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Yovana is now a strong advocate for lung cancer, hoping to end the stigma associated with the disease, increase...