Sometimes, I Forget That I'm SickI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. I was on the younger end of the spectrum compared to the average age...reactions7comments
How I Share My StoryA lung cancer diagnosis is often unexpected. To be blunt, it's frightening. When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, my sister called...reactions1comment
We're Headed to Disney!As a child, I never dreamed of going to Disney. We were not short on vacations; Disney just was not one of...reactions2comments
What is it Really Like to Live With Cancer?I have been living with lung cancer for nine years now. I never in my life imagined that I would be diagnosed...reactions6comments
Finding Beneficial Information About Lung CancerI recently had a conversation with a fellow survivor. They were upset about an article that was posted because it gave false...reactionscomments
What Do I Eat, Now That I Have Lung Cancer?Diet and nutrition are essential topics to talk about after being diagnosed with lung cancer. How can we find a healthy balance...reactions8comments
My Mom, She's Still Keeping Me FedLung cancer is hard. It is very important to have people in your corner to support you and help with various tasks...reactions1comment
I Want To Grow My Family. But, Can I?When lung cancer enters your life, it disrupts things you would never think of. When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I...reactions1comment
The Unpredictable Complications of SurgeryI had surgery related to my lung cancer done on August 31, 2022. I did not go into the surgery thinking it...reactions1comment
What To Pack For Surgery And A Hospital StayI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014 and after many treatments, I was told that I was NED (no evidence of...reactions1comment
Are You Scared of Needles?An extreme fear of needles is called Trypanophobia. When I was in the beginning stages of being diagnosed with lung cancer, I...reactionscomments
Having a Safe SpaceFor me, cancer is the pink and polka-dotted elephant in every room. This is my saying that I use to try to...reactions1comment
Reclaiming My TimeBeing diagnosed with cancer comes with a variety of challenges. I have written about a few of these already. Being diagnosed with...reactions1comment
A Well-Informed PatientA lung cancer diagnosis is a very big burden to bear. No one ever expects to be diagnosed with lung cancer and...reactions1comment
Using Your Energy WiselyCancer changes a person. I have learned along the way many things that have changed for the good and sometimes for the...reactions1comment
My Trip to TexasOne of the things that I have always enjoyed is visiting my sister in Texas. Before I was diagnosed with lung cancer...reactionscomments
Advocacy FatigueAfter I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, I naturally progressed into becoming a lung cancer advocate. It didn't happen right...reactions1comment
Have I Become Numb to Loss?Someone that I had met along the lung cancer journey passed away from the disease. She was a mom and wife, had...reactions2comments
Support In All Of Its FormsThere are many types of support given and received after one is diagnosed with lung cancer. I have considered myself lucky in...reactions3comments
My Short Bucket ListA bucket list is defined as a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their...reactionscomments
