Lung Cancer Free: One Couple's Journey Through a "Lungs in a Box" Double Lung Transplant

By Dr. Lori Friesen

Imagine waking up with a cough that just won't go away. Concerned, you visit your doctor, who delivers the news: it's stage-4 lung cancer, and there isn't anything they can do.

The biggest cancer killer worldwide today is lung cancer (more than all other cancers combined). Until lung cancer develops into the last stage, it's largely without symptoms. It is an unforgiving, silent killer. For those lucky enough to catch it early, surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy are the options. All of which may slow the progression of the disease but rarely cure it. For the vast majority, a lung cancer diagnosis is a death sentence.

Until now.

In "Lung Cancer Free" Dr. Lori Friesen and Keith Zafren share their journey from the shock of her husband's initial diagnosis, through surgery and chemo, to the point where he was dying, being sustained on supplemental oxygen just to keep breathing, to where they are today: Keith is alive, breathing easily and freely with beautiful, healthy lungs.

He is completely cancer-free

"Every time I look at Keith Zafren's surveillance CT scan, I still remain amazed and in awe. For the first time ever, we can offer lung-limited stage-four lung cancer patients the hope of becoming cancer-free through our transplantation program (DREAM). This book tells the miraculous story."
- Young Kwang Chae, MD, MPH, MBA
Lead Oncologist, Lung Transplant Team Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

"In the world of medical miracles, some stories push the boundaries of what we believe possible. Keith's double lung transplant is one such story-a testament to innovation, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of hope... It serves as an inspiration, reminding us that with determination and cutting-edge techniques, we can achieve remarkable outcomes and redefine what is possible in medical science."
- Keith's Surgeon, Ankit Bharat, MD, FACS
Director, Canning Thoracic Institute
Chief, Thoracic Surgery Harold & Margaret Method Professor, Northwestern Medicine

This book is a beacon of hope for those living with or affected by a lung cancer diagnosis. Grab it now and find out how this disease may not have to be a death sentence after all.

Get access to an incredible library of book bonuses when you purchase, including a photo and video library of Keith & Lori's journey and valuable links and resources to help you or a loved one manage the late-stage symptoms associated with lung cancer.

A portion of the proceeds from this book will support research and patient support services within the DREAM program at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DPDHK3JB
• ISBN13: 9798301742774
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"