Samantha Vaughan had half her right lung removed after her diagnosis.
A new campaign's underway to make us more aware about the symptoms of lung cancer.
It's been launched by the Marie Keating Foundation for the month of November to show the public what they need to look out for.
Lung cancer survivor, Samantha Vaughan, is among the 2,500 people who receive a lung cancer diagnosis here every year.
The Laois mum of 4 had half her right lung removed.
She says her recovery has been challenging but she's upbeat and positive - and willing to share her experience to help raise awareness:
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