Too Young for This? 

Host:  Hildy Grossman with Jordan Rich, co-host

Guests: Sachi Badola and Lauren Coye, members of the Board of Directors of Upstage Lung Cancer

Think you’re “too young” for lung cancer? Think again! This week, we’re joined by two incredible young women who are highlighting the realities and breaking the stigma. Our first guest, Lauren Coye, shares her grueling journey to finally being diagnosed with lung cancer.  After being told she had recurring upper respiratory infections, starting at age 14, Lauren’s persistence led to the discovery 10 years later that saved her life. Her story is a testament to the life-saving power of self-advocacy. Our next guest, Sachi Badola, is a pre-med student at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. On top of that, she is taking over the reins to become the producer of Upstage Lung Cancer’s 10th annual “Sing Out!” concert on April 4, 2026. Bringing together eight a cappella groups to sing out about lung cancer, the concert will also be live-streamed and afterwards be available on YouTube and on our website. Both young women continue to raise awareness of lung cancer as Board Members of Upstage Lung Cancer. From the doctor’s office to the center stage, we’re exploring how the next generation can raise their voices to fund research and demand better care. It’s time to listen.

To learn more about the concert and how to attend in-person or via livestream, visit: https://upstagelungcancer.org/performances/