Biography

Name

NanaJane

Nickname

nanajane

Gender

Female

Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I am a 71 yr. old grandmother diagnosed with advanced metastatic lung cancer in Jan. 2018.  Treated successfully with Keytruda and Carboplatin until late July.  Almost all cancer cells decreased so stopped chemo.  Started coughing and getting short of breath while walking but Dr. didn’t do anything until October when a pulmonologist took another look at my scans and diagnosed PF in both lungs that had literally blossomed since June.  I had been exposed to acrylic chemicals for 10 years in my 40s and to a severe black mold infection in my 60s.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

UNC – Chapel Hill

Current medication regimen

Cell-Cept, Symbicort and Azithromycin. (Allergic reaction to Prednisone)

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

PF News Website

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

4 months

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