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I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in May 2011. The cancer became metastatic in October 2011. No, I never smoked anything (except a salmon). I've had no evidence of disease since January 2013 thanks to precision medicine, clinical trials, and online patient communities. ANYONE can get lung cancer. Using my engineering degrees (MIT SBME 1978, Caltech Aeronautics MS 1984 and ENGR 1986), I enjoyed a 20-year career in aerospace systems engineering as a technical translator of sorts: I researched a scientific or engineering subject and helped others understand how this new gizmo could benefit them. In the time I have left, I want to use my skills to help others who have lung cancer, and increase the visibility and knowledge of lung cancer among those who don't. I also enjoy traveling, write science fiction, and geek out about all sorts of science stuff.

Posts by Gray Connections:

• Profiles in Lung Cancer – Day 17: Kim Ringen “Everyone kept blowing off my concerns as typical pregnancy symptoms.”
• Profiles in Lung Cancer – Day 16: Kelli “Cat” Joseph, “If there was ever a time in history to get lung cancer, that time is now.”
• Profiles in Lung Cancer – Day 15: Dr. Lucy Kalanithi, “Lung cancer happened to Paul, but it’s something we did together”