Editor’s Note: We are saddened that Melissa Peterson passed away on July 31 from lung cancer.

We would like to thank Melissa for allowing all of us to learn from her experiences with lung cancer.  Throughout the duration of her disease, Melissa was open with her experiences, thoughts and emotions to help others facing lung cancer understand what to expect.  If your life has been touched in any way by Melissa’s story or by lung cancer in general, please feel free to comment on this entry and leave messages of support. Thank you.