The Brief
- Hoschton resident Joanne Cure survived stage 4 lung cancer after being given two years to live.
- Her treatment included surgery and targeted therapy for an EGFR gene mutation.
- Now 78, Cure says her faith and determination continue to keep her strong.
HOSCHTON, Ga. – Four years ago, Joanne Cure, a retired flight attendant from Hoschton, was given two years to live after doctors diagnosed her with stage 4 lung cancer — despite never smoking a day in her life. Today, at 78 years old, she’s in remission and standing strong with her family, defying all odds.
What they’re saying:
It began with what she thought was a minor cough.…