"Mom's Close Call: How a Routine Scan Saved Her Life"
Shira Boehler's life took a drastic turn when she received a concerning result on her full-body MRI in July last year. The 43-year-old mother of four was preparing for an upcoming event by running six miles, and her husband suggested the scan as a preventive measure. Initially, Shira was hesitant to go through with it, but ultimately decided to take matters into her own hands after dismissing the finding as merely a "baseline" precautionary measure.
However, fate had other plans. The results revealed a small spot on her lung that didn't warrant much attention at first glance. Nonetheless, Shira's family – who just so happened to be doctors themselves – weren't willing to take any chances. Her husband and children urged her to get further tests done, which led to an unexpected diagnosis of Stage 1B lung cancer just four months later.
What could have been a devastating outcome turned into a miraculous recovery when Shira underwent surgery to remove the tumor in October. With the help of advanced medical technology and early detection, she was able to beat cancer in record time – all within the span of five weeks.
Shira's story is a stark reminder that cancer doesn't discriminate based on age or lifestyle. Non-smokers like herself can still be at risk due to exposure to radon, secondhand smoke, pollution, or workplace chemicals. Her case highlights the importance of regular screenings and awareness about lung cancer, which is currently the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US.
Shira's experience has also inspired her to write a book titled "One Scan Saved My Life," which will be published on April 28. The proceeds from the book sales will support her newly launched foundation, 'cancer doesn't care,' aimed at increasing lung screening access and research.
As Shira puts it, "If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer." Her remarkable story serves as a testament to the power of early detection and awareness in combating this often-overlooked health crisis.
Shira Boehler's life took a drastic turn when she received a concerning result on her full-body MRI in July last year. The 43-year-old mother of four was preparing for an upcoming event by running six miles, and her husband suggested the scan as a preventive measure. Initially, Shira was hesitant to go through with it, but ultimately decided to take matters into her own hands after dismissing the finding as merely a "baseline" precautionary measure.
However, fate had other plans. The results revealed a small spot on her lung that didn't warrant much attention at first glance. Nonetheless, Shira's family – who just so happened to be doctors themselves – weren't willing to take any chances. Her husband and children urged her to get further tests done, which led to an unexpected diagnosis of Stage 1B lung cancer just four months later.
What could have been a devastating outcome turned into a miraculous recovery when Shira underwent surgery to remove the tumor in October. With the help of advanced medical technology and early detection, she was able to beat cancer in record time – all within the span of five weeks.
Shira's story is a stark reminder that cancer doesn't discriminate based on age or lifestyle. Non-smokers like herself can still be at risk due to exposure to radon, secondhand smoke, pollution, or workplace chemicals. Her case highlights the importance of regular screenings and awareness about lung cancer, which is currently the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US.
Shira's experience has also inspired her to write a book titled "One Scan Saved My Life," which will be published on April 28. The proceeds from the book sales will support her newly launched foundation, 'cancer doesn't care,' aimed at increasing lung screening access and research.
As Shira puts it, "If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer." Her remarkable story serves as a testament to the power of early detection and awareness in combating this often-overlooked health crisis.
i mean who expects a routine scan to almost be life saving? anyway glad she's alive and kicking 
it just goes to show that cancer can sneak up on anyone regardless of age or lifestyle... radon, secondhand smoke, pollution etc are all major culprits so let's get screened already 
i mean shira's story is def inspiring, but what i want to know is why she didn't just take her hubby & kids' word for it from the get go? seems like they already knew something was up... anywayz, its awesome that she got that book out soon & gonna support cancer research 
u gotta check out her foundation too, 'cancer doesn't care' - it's all about increasing screening access & research 
This story is seriously eye-opening, I mean, who would've thought that just because your husband thinks it's a good idea to get scanned, you could end up with cancer? 
It's crazy how Shira's family being doctors didn't necessarily save her life in this case. It's like they say, 'you can't catch what you don't know about'. Anyways, I'm glad she got the treatment and is alive to tell the tale. The fact that it was a routine scan that saved her life just makes me wanna get checked out more often. 
Maybe we should all take note of this and be more proactive about our health?
she could've been dead by now but thanks 2 her family being doctors & them pushing her 2 get more tests, they caught it in time. i mean who gets lung cancer @ 43? not many, right? 
anyhoo, just wanna say that if u smoke or live near areas w/ radon exposure, GET THOSE SCREENINGS DONE ASAP! ur lungs r literally the most important organs we got 
serius tho, i feel bad 4 her, but it's crazy how much diff a single scan makes. i dont think ppl appreciate how lucky they r to have access 2 such advanc'd med tech & docs who catch things early. anywayz, kudos 2 shira for bein proactive & spreading awareness about lung cancer. let's hope her foundation does some real good! 
u gotta check out her new foundation called "cancer doesn't care"!
, but honestly can't we just have an app that alerts us when our body is sending up red flags or something? It's like the world has to come together and make a system for this. I mean don't get me wrong her story is super inspiring but think of all the people who aren't as lucky as Shira. And what about those who can't afford scans or medical care? It's just not fair 
. We need better healthcare systems that prioritize prevention over diagnosis 
Anyway, I'm glad she's alive and kicking (literally). The fact that a routine scan saved her life is insane. It just goes to show how much we need more awareness about lung cancer - it's like, super sneaky 
. And I love that she's writing a book and starting a foundation to help others. Shira's story is def one for the ages!