S-E-X and CancerI blush just writing the title to this article. Here we are, well into the 21st century, and many, if not most, of us, still find sex and intimacy a...Bookmark for later
Relationships, Dating, and Stage 4 Lung Cancer 2.0A few months back, I wrote an article about how hard it was to meet someone who will accept you as a cancer patient, with no cure in sight. It's...Bookmark for later
Anyone Who Wants to Date Me Must Be CrazyMy cancer journey began in 2002... that is 16 years ago and 5 cancers later. I've given up on finding someone who will stay with me through the long haul...Bookmark for later
Do You Tell Everyone You Have Lung Cancer?By now, all my family and friends know about my lung cancer diagnosis. Even acquaintances are aware since I frequently post on social media about my journey and advocacy work...Bookmark for later
Dating with the Big CMy day started out innocently enough...beautiful Virginia fall day, crystal blue skies, wispy clouds, the ever-present hum of the jets on patrol that are so comforting. I was wearing a...Bookmark for later
The BurdenBelieve me, nothing can make you feel like a burden more than being sick and not looking it. Lately, it has been the story of my life and I think it...Bookmark for later
My Partner Is Not My CaregiverIn cancer terminology, there is a lot of very loaded language. Terms like "survivor" have become so ingrained that patients even worry about when it is okay to use the...Bookmark for later