A decade ago, Leslie Stoll's life took a dramatic turn when she suffered a severe pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocked an artery in her lung. The incident was the result of a blood clot that formed after she broke her leg in 2014. Stoll underwent treatment for the clot and later had another pulmonary embolism during surgery on her foot. After this second event, Stoll's doctor recommended regular check-ups to monitor her condition.
Fast forward to 2024, when Stoll received a CT scan recommendation from her hematologist. The scan revealed an unusual anomaly in her lungs. Given that she was an athlete and former boxer who had never smoked, Stoll wasn't alarmed by the initial findings. However, after a PET scan confirmed possible malignancy, Stoll's doctor recommended a lung biopsy.
The biopsy results showed that Stoll had Stage One lung cancer. According to experts, non-smokers are increasingly being diagnosed with lung cancer, and younger patients, particularly those of Asian descent, are more likely to be diagnosed despite never smoking.
Leslie Stoll was referred to Dr. Andrew Arndt, a thoracic surgeon who encouraged her to undergo robotic surgery that would remove a section of her right lung's lower lobe. The operation helped remove the cancerous tissue and left no evidence of its presence after the procedure.
However, recovery felt more challenging than surgery itself. Stoll experienced difficulties in exercising as usual, which affected her overall well-being. Nevertheless, she persevered and gradually regained her physical fitness.
After nine months, Stoll was able to climb Phoenix's Camelback Mountain, a difficult trek that can take up to three hours. Now, about six months post-surgery, Stoll is back to her regular life, exercising regularly and attending follow-up appointments to monitor the cancer.
Stoll's story serves as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant in the face of health issues. Her experience has also underscored the need for increased awareness of lung cancer among non-smokers and younger patients, particularly those with Asian ancestry.
Fast forward to 2024, when Stoll received a CT scan recommendation from her hematologist. The scan revealed an unusual anomaly in her lungs. Given that she was an athlete and former boxer who had never smoked, Stoll wasn't alarmed by the initial findings. However, after a PET scan confirmed possible malignancy, Stoll's doctor recommended a lung biopsy.
The biopsy results showed that Stoll had Stage One lung cancer. According to experts, non-smokers are increasingly being diagnosed with lung cancer, and younger patients, particularly those of Asian descent, are more likely to be diagnosed despite never smoking.
Leslie Stoll was referred to Dr. Andrew Arndt, a thoracic surgeon who encouraged her to undergo robotic surgery that would remove a section of her right lung's lower lobe. The operation helped remove the cancerous tissue and left no evidence of its presence after the procedure.
However, recovery felt more challenging than surgery itself. Stoll experienced difficulties in exercising as usual, which affected her overall well-being. Nevertheless, she persevered and gradually regained her physical fitness.
After nine months, Stoll was able to climb Phoenix's Camelback Mountain, a difficult trek that can take up to three hours. Now, about six months post-surgery, Stoll is back to her regular life, exercising regularly and attending follow-up appointments to monitor the cancer.
Stoll's story serves as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant in the face of health issues. Her experience has also underscored the need for increased awareness of lung cancer among non-smokers and younger patients, particularly those with Asian ancestry.
I feel bad for Leslie Stoll, she's been through so much already 
. But seriously, it's crazy how one blood clot can lead to all this. And the fact that she's an athlete and former boxer who never smoked, yet still got lung cancer... it's just not fair 
. I'm glad she went through with the surgery and is doing better now 
. But what really gets me is how many people, especially non-smokers, are getting diagnosed with lung cancer these days 
. We need to be more proactive about our health checks and get tested if we have any symptoms 
. Leslie's story should be a wake-up call for all of us... let's take care of ourselves! 
just read about this woman Leslie Stoll who got lung cancer 
. But what I really think is alarming is that more non-smokers are getting diagnosed with lung cancer nowadays. Younger patients, especially those of Asian descent 
, are more likely to get it even if they've never lit a cigarette. We need to spread awareness about this & make sure people don't ignore those nagging symptoms 
I mean, a decade ago she almost died from a blood clot but now she's fighting cancer and still kicking 
. The fact that non-smokers are getting diagnosed with lung cancer is wild, like, how did that even happen? 
. We should definitely be more aware of lung cancer, especially among younger people from Asian descent 
leslie stoll's story is like, super relatable if you're an athlete or have a desk job that involves sitting for long periods... i mean, we've all been there with the blood clots and whatnot 
i'm definitely going to make sure to get my lung cancer check-ups more regularly 
! Stats show that 1 in 5 lung cancer cases occur in never smokers 
. Stoll's story is a total wake-up call for us all! 
she was like, "I'm not alarmed" but then BAM! Cancer diagnosis 
. Stoll's back to normal life in 6 months? That's like, total determination & willpower 
I'm glad to hear she's doing better now and getting back to her regular life.
it's crazy how common lung cancer is in non-smokers nowadays, especially among younger people and those with asian descent. i think more awareness needs to be raised about this topic because it affects so many lives... anyway, watch the video on CNN.com for more info on Leslie Stoll's journey 
It's just so relatable and frustrating at the same time, but ultimately it's a testament to human strength and the power of the human spirit. 
But at the same time, it's great that he was able to help her with the surgery and get rid of the cancer.
I'm glad to hear that she's doing okay now, but you can't help but feel bad for her that she had to go through all that in the first place.