Home / Resources / Patient Stories Gerry Davis My name is Gerry Davis from Calgary. I am an almost 19 year Lung Cancer Survivor. I spent over 30 years in the towing business and a bad back came with the job. At the age of 55, my chiropractor advised that something showed up on my xrays and wanted it investigated. From November 1997 to February 1998 I went through many tests and finally was told I had stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer. I had quit smoking 9 years prior to being diagnosed. I opted to go on a medical trial. It was a tough journey that included several rounds of chemotherapy (cisplatin) and radiation, simultaneously, followed by surgery to remove 1/3 of my right lung, followed by another round of chemotherapy. I maintained a positive attitude throughout my treatment and had great confidence in my medical team from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary. Today, I live an active life. I am 74 years old and I downhill ski, mountain bike and kayak. I believe that a positive attitude helps. I volunteer with Alberta Health, Tom Baker Cancer Centre and attend a lung cancer support group, Imerman Angels. I believe in putting back if you are given a second chance as I feel I was given a great opportunity. Resources Group Support One on One Support Patient Stories Awareness & Educational Infosheets Patient Guide The Hard Facts Poster Online Support and Resources COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Survey and Press Release Hope In Isolation Lung Cancer Voices Podcast Lung Cancer Voices Podcast Listing Managing Breathing Relaxation for Shortness of Breath Faces of Lung Cancer Reports Questions to Ask Your Cancer Care Team For Health Care Providers What's New In: Webinars Videos Current News February 2024 Newsletter In this Issue: Nova Scotia Screening Program Announced! Lung Ambition Awards Opportunity Listen to our Lung Cancer Voices Podcast Upcoming Events Read More Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange Announcement November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and my thoughts are with those brave Albertans who are facing this challenging diagnosis. Read More Clinical Trials Questions To Ask Patient Stories Community Activities Donate Now Peer to Peer Network
Home / Resources / Patient Stories Gerry Davis My name is Gerry Davis from Calgary. I am an almost 19 year Lung Cancer Survivor. I spent over 30 years in the towing business and a bad back came with the job. At the age of 55, my chiropractor advised that something showed up on my xrays and wanted it investigated. From November 1997 to February 1998 I went through many tests and finally was told I had stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer. I had quit smoking 9 years prior to being diagnosed. I opted to go on a medical trial. It was a tough journey that included several rounds of chemotherapy (cisplatin) and radiation, simultaneously, followed by surgery to remove 1/3 of my right lung, followed by another round of chemotherapy. I maintained a positive attitude throughout my treatment and had great confidence in my medical team from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary. Today, I live an active life. I am 74 years old and I downhill ski, mountain bike and kayak. I believe that a positive attitude helps. I volunteer with Alberta Health, Tom Baker Cancer Centre and attend a lung cancer support group, Imerman Angels. I believe in putting back if you are given a second chance as I feel I was given a great opportunity. Resources Group Support One on One Support Patient Stories Awareness & Educational Infosheets Patient Guide The Hard Facts Poster Online Support and Resources COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Survey and Press Release Hope In Isolation Lung Cancer Voices Podcast Lung Cancer Voices Podcast Listing Managing Breathing Relaxation for Shortness of Breath Faces of Lung Cancer Reports Questions to Ask Your Cancer Care Team For Health Care Providers What's New In: Webinars Videos Current News February 2024 Newsletter In this Issue: Nova Scotia Screening Program Announced! Lung Ambition Awards Opportunity Listen to our Lung Cancer Voices Podcast Upcoming Events Read More Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange Announcement November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and my thoughts are with those brave Albertans who are facing this challenging diagnosis. Read More Clinical Trials Questions To Ask Patient Stories Community Activities Donate Now Peer to Peer Network