For Season 6 of Science Will Win, we’re doing something new. Alongside the weekly audio episodes, we’re also sharing full-length conversations between host Dr. Raven Baxter – a molecular biologist and science educator – and one of her guests, giving you more of the story, more context, and more opportunities to connect beyond the audio episode. This season explores how our understanding of cancer is evolving and how the science community is working together to meet today’s latest challenges. In this video episode, Raven sits down with Kelly Huffman, a longtime healthcare professional, former nurse, and Pfizer employee whose life changed a few days before Christmas 2022. Despite being told it was GERD, allergies, asthma, or even long COVID, Kelly soon learned she had stage IV non-small cell lung cancer— Kelly was only 49 years old and not a smoker. She shares her story of navigating confusing diagnoses, moments where communication broke down, and how biomarker testing finally revealed her cancer was ALK-positive, changing everything about her treatment. Through it all, Kelly reflects on the value of speaking up for yourself, getting second opinions, and why knowing more can sometimes save your life. If you or someone you love has been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told “it’s probably nothing,” this conversation is for you. And if you’ve been putting off follow-up care – keep pushing. You’re worth the answers. Want to learn more? Listen to the Science Will Win audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.podtrac.com/uw9bguet. Season 6 of Science Will Win is created by Pfizer and hosted by Dr. Raven Baxter. It’s produced by Acast Creative Studios. Hosts in this podcast series were compensated for their time. 00:00 – “My CT Scan Was Not Good”: A Lung Cancer Diagnosis 01:09 – Episode Intro 04:07 – Meet Kelly: Life Before Cancer 08:20 – The First Symptom: A Cough That Wouldn’t Go Away 09:53 – Misdiagnosed: GERD, Allergies, Asthma, Long COVID 12:17 – When Symptoms Escalated and a CT Scan Was Ordered 13:32 – Diagnosed Just Before Christmas 15:31 – Telling Family and Facing the Unknown 17:00 – Hospitalization and Lack of Communication 20:18 – Learning It Was Stage IV Lung Cancer 22:21 – Delayed Testing and Losing Trust in the System 22:50 – Getting a Second Opinion 24:23 – Biomarker Testing Explained: What ALK-Positive Means 26:29 – Starting Targeted Therapy 27:12 – Living With Stage IV Lung Cancer 29:35 – Life, Work, and Travel After Diagnosis 31:26 – Advocacy and Raising Lung Cancer Awareness 34:34 – The Stigma Around Lung Cancer 38:41 – “You Have to Be Your Own Advocate” 40:07 – Finding Hope and Choosing to Enjoy Life *Cancer symptoms vary. Speak with your doctor if you suspect you are experiencing cancer symptoms. Cancer treatment claims are highly individualized and developed in consultation with a healthcare provider.

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