Lori Bonstead never imagined that a simple decision made out of concern for her husband would ultimately save her life. In July 2015, Lori and her husband decided to undergo a heart and lung scan together. Initially, the scan was meant for her husband, whose family had a history of heart issues. But when he insisted that Lori join him in getting the scan, everything changed.
The results revealed something Lori never anticipated—three tumors, one in her right lung and two outside of it. She was soon diagnosed with Stage 3A lung cancer. Lori was stunned, as she had always believed that lung cancer was only discovered in its later, more deadly stages. “Lung cancer is usually found at Stage 4,” Lori recalls, “but we found mine at Stage 3, and that made all the difference.”
Lori’s story became more personal as she reflected on her family. Her younger sister had also undergone a scan, but unlike Lori, she didn’t follow up on the findings. Today, her sister is battling Stage 4 cancer and is terminal. Lori’s heart breaks over this, knowing that early detection could have altered her sister’s fate, just as it did hers.
For Lori, the body scan was a lifesaver. Before her diagnosis, she was an active grandmother who loved boating and enjoying the outdoors with her family. Thanks to early detection, she is still able to live life to the fullest, cherishing each moment on the water with her loved ones.
Now, Lori is an advocate for preventative scans, urging everyone to take advantage of the technology that doesn’t require a doctor’s referral or insurance. “Everyone should get some sort of scan,” she says, passionately. “Advanced Body Scan saved my life.”
Lori’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of early detection and how it can truly change lives.