November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and in honor of it, I’m sitting down with lung cancer advocate Chris Draft of Team Draft and the Chris Draft Family Foundation, and Tracy Milgram, founder of BRCA Strong, for a conversation about hope, progress, and the people at the heart of every diagnosis.
Lung cancer claims as many lives each year as breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancer combined, yet it is rarely part of the household conversation.
Chris shares how his late wife’s stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis at 37, with no smoking history, led to a mission rooted in community, and why he sees himself as a “people advocate” first. Tracy opens up about her own family history of lung cancer, carrying a BRCA mutation for over 22 years, and why bringing lung cancer awareness into the hereditary cancer community is a priority.
In this episode, we talk about:
Whether you’re a previvor, survivor, caregiver, or someone who has lost a loved one, this conversation is a reminder that awareness is meant to turn into action, and that there is real hope in the progress being made.
Join us at the Waves of Hope 5K
Tracy’s BRCA Strong Waves of Hope 5K takes place January 9th in Hollywood Beach, FL, and it’s open to everyone, with Chris as a featured speaker.
Walk, run, or come cheer. You can join the BRCA & Beyond team or make a donation to help us reach our goal:
Join or donate to the BRCA & Beyond team: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2251031?raceId=157191
Event details and registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Hollywood/WavesofHope5K
Connect with Chris Draft
Instagram: @chrisdraft
Team Draft: https://www.teamdraft.org/
Chris Draft Family Foundation: http://www.chrisdraftfamilyfoundation.org/
Connect with Tracy Milgram and BRCA Strong
Instagram: @brcastrong
Website: https://www.brcastrong.org
Connect with BRCA & Beyond
Instagram: @brcaandbeyond
Website: www.brcaandbeyond.com
This podcast shares personal stories and experiences for informational and inspirational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own healthcare provider before making medical decisions.
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