The Importance of Staying Active: The Effects of Travel on the Mind for Lung Cancer PatientsWhen faced with a lung cancer diagnosis, it is crucial to prioritize both physical and mental well-being. While the physical limitations imposed by the disease may discourage some from pursuing... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
When You Live LongerEditor's Note: This article contains sensitive content related to alcoholism, which may be distressing for some readers. It is a blessing to live longer. But man, is it hard. Inflation has... By Samantha Mixon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
A Journey of Joy From September to DecemberSeptember 1 to December 31 is filled with hay rides, pumpkins, spooky delights, Thanksgiving, snowy landscapes, and the enchantment of Christmas trees. Life unfolds with a tapestry of small but... By Diane Spry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Reflecting on Smoking and Lung CancerSince I have had lung cancer, I, with other lung cancer patients and caregivers, have been shouting out that smoking can cause lung cancer, as well as 16 different types... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
The Unforeseen Outcomes of a Cancer DiagnosisLife is an intricate tapestry of experiences, both joyous and challenging. While it is undeniable that cancer brings immense pain and suffering, it is essential to recognize that amidst the... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Six Years of Surviving and ThrivingPlease join me in celebrating six years of a stable journey of stage 4, inoperable non-small cell lung cancer. When I was first diagnosed in October of 2017, the survival... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Advocacy as a Care PartnerThe way I was introduced to lung cancer was by my mother being diagnosed shortly after her demise. It was then that I understood the severity of the disease. I... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Ride With Lung CancerReflecting on my diagnosis, I had many questions in my mind. My mind went so crazy that I felt hopeless with my stage 4 illness. Pulling through a lung cancer... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Self-AdvocacyWe asked our advocates, "What does self-advocacy mean to you?" and here is what they had to say. Lalaine: "Self-advocacy for me began with a cancer diagnosis and an ongoing... By LungCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Impact of Lung Cancer GroupsThe beautiful part of my healing is opening space for new people living with lung cancer to enter my life. My heart is full despite the advanced stage of my... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Self-AdvocacyReceiving a diagnosis of lung cancer can be incredibly overwhelming, as it brings an increased level of fear and uncertainty. However, during this challenging journey, self-advocacy can be an effective... By LungCancer.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nurturing Mental Health in the Face of CancerLiving with a cancer diagnosis can be an incredibly challenging journey, both physically and mentally. However, being a dreamer can prove to be a powerful tool in navigating the turbulent... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Travel Is My Therapy"To travel is to live” is a quote I hold dearly in my heart. During the pandemic, traveling was difficult and restricted. However, post-pandemic has allowed people to travel with... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Having Covid and Lung CancerWhen the COVID-19 surge first started, and many were getting sick, I remember friends and family telling me I had to be extra careful and that I needed to stay... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Extra Movement During TreatmentI am still on my first targeted therapy treatment but on a lower dose so my hemoglobin count can go back to normal level. In addition, my blood sugar count... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
HealtheVoices Conference 2023I was invited to attend the HealtheVoices Conference 2023, hosted by Johnson and Johnson, last year. I had the wonderful opportunity to attend my first HealtheVoices Conference. Given the significant... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dating After DiagnosisWhen I was younger, it wasn't hard to date. By the time I turned 33 and had been diagnosed with lung cancer, my life had been a blur. Suddenly, my... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Sometimes I Feel FrustratedLiving with lung cancer is rough. Many look at me and tell me, “Juanita, you look so good,” or “You look so well.” But they don’t know what I’m going... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
HealththeVoices 2023I had the pleasure of attending this year's HealtheVoices conference, sponsored through Johnson and Johnson. The premise of HealtheVoices is to bring together online health advocates from a wide spectrum... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Proud MamaAnyone who really knows me and has traveled the journey with me knows that God and my daughter come first. It seems like yesterday I was being told I had about... By Samantha Mixon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments