I'm still working through understanding what is all happening in my body and how my current treatment works. - Kendra

I'm Kendra, a 38 year old high school science teacher and golf coach living with stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer with brain mets. I love my job and working with my students and athletes! I love playing golf, spending time with my husband and family, and crafts.

I was diagnosed in 2025 with Stage IV ALK+ lung cancer after experiencing blood clots in my lungs. Honestly, keeping things as normal as I possibly can helps the most. Just being me and doing the things I love as long as I can keep doing them is what works for me.

Keeping things as normal as possible has been the key for me. Everything in balance! I find comfort in music, movies, crafts, Legos, puzzles, watching sports, and spending time with people I love. I'm taking things one day at a time, hoping and praying that my treatment does what it's supposed to do.

Knowing that I have so many loved ones that care so deeply for me helps me push forward and take one day at a time. My husband, my mom, dad and my best friend Jess have all been there for the appointments and scans. My family has been wonderful and my school - staff and students - has also been incredible! My friends have stepped up in incredible ways for me and my two kitties, Bogey and Birdie are by my side always.

I'm still working through understanding what is all happening in my body and how my current treatment works. - Kendra

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