If you’ve just heard the words “You have lung cancer,” this episode is for you.

Host Tina Powell, living with Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer (EGFR mutation), shares the 18 things she wishes she had known from day one — from managing fear and mental health to building your care team, understanding your diagnosis, and learning how to live your life again after hearing the news.

In this powerful, practical guide, Tina walks step-by-step through what helped her most in those first uncertain weeks, offering real-world advice, emotional support, and hope for anyone facing the same journey.

🫁 You’ll learn:

· Why it’s okay to take a breath and do nothing for a moment.

· How to organize your medical, insurance, and support systems.

· The importance of mental health, faith, and community in healing.

· How to find the right oncologist and get a second opinion.

· The one thing Tina believes matters most: live your life.

📚 Resources Mentioned

- GO2 for Lung Cancer

- LUNGevity Foundation

- Lung Cancer Research Foundation

- The White Ribbon Project

- HOPE Summit

- Cure Lung Cancer Summit

- The 5-Minute Journal on Amazon

✨ About Lung Cancer Strong:

This series is dedicated to people living with lung cancer, caregivers, advocates, and anyone searching for strength in the hardest of times. It’s a space for truth, hope, and unwavering courage.

Want to connect or share your story? Reach out to me at tina@lungcancerstrong.com

Support the show

Welcome to the very first episode of Lung Cancer Strong — a raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal series hosted by Tina Powell, Stage 4 Lung Cancer survivor (EGFR), thriver, and patient advocate. In this opening episode, Tina shares the life-changing moment she was diagnosed with lung cancer, the emotions that followed, and the strength it takes to live boldly every single day.

This podcast is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your oncologist, doctors, and medical team for questions specific to your own health, diagnosis, and treatment.

🎙️ What to Expect:
- The moment Tina’s life changed forever
- How she processed her diagnosis
- Why this podcast exists and who it’s for

✨ About Lung Cancer Strong:
This series is dedicated to people living with lung cancer, caregivers, advocates, and anyone searching for strength in the hardest of times. It’s a space for truth, hope, and unwavering courage.