Connie ' s journey with lung cancer
Unfortunately , Connie experienced a common path to lung cancer diagnosis . She began experiencing mild symptoms that were similar to seasonal allergies , and after two years , she finally got a doctor to order a CT scan .
She was immediately sent to Huntsman Cancer Institute and was diagnosed with lung , bone , and liver cancer .
I want all Utahns to know that radon is the number one cause of non-smoking related lung cancer , and by the time you know about it , and do something about it , it could be way too late .
– Connie Alexakos
After a year on medication to treat her lung cancer , Connie ' s lung tumor started to grow again , and a spot was discovered on her brain . Following this discovery , Connie experienced a stroke which is believed to be tied to her lung cancer .
She has since received radiation treatments that have treated her cancer , but they have significantly impacted her overall health .
" The treatment was hard to recover from and affected my weight and general fitness level ," Connie shared .
Regardless of the cards she ' s been dealt , Connie believes " you put one foot in front of the other , do everything to make your health decisions mean something in your life and your families and know your team and your family are there for you ‐ a positive attitude is imperative ."