What Have You Done Today That Made You Happy?I think that I am at a stage in this cancer journey that I am happy with. When I was diagnosed, I...reactionscomments
My Experience with TagrissoWhen I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2014 my oncologist sent my tumor out for biomarker testing. I was...reactionscomments
Journaling after DiagnosisHave you found a hobby after diagnosis? I started a blog after I was diagnosed, and I have sporadically updated it ever...reactions3comments
A Higher Risk for Blood ClotsI was diagnosed with lung cancer because of side effects from a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that traveled to my lung...reactions1comment
Traveling for TreatmentIn 2016, I was put into a position where I had to make a difficult decision. The lung cancer was growing, and...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer and Search EnginesIf you are newly diagnosed with lung cancer, I cannot stress this enough - stay off Google or any other search engine...reactions2comments
I Have Cried Every Day This Week - Survivors GuiltThere are a few things that after you are diagnosed with lung cancer you find to be very difficult to handle. The...reactions4comments
My Experience with Biomarker TestingIn April 2014, I was diagnosed with stage IIIb lung cancer. Being a new cancer patient, I did not know how to...reactions4comments
Exercising At HomeI have had a gym membership for as long as I can remember. Prior to my lung cancer diagnosis, I would go...reactions2comments
Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted TherapyThe three main types of treatment that you can expect after receiving a lung cancer diagnosis include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy...reactions9comments
My Best FriendA lung cancer diagnosis can be very isolating. Before you are diagnosed you are living your life. You may be working, retired...reactions8comments
"You Have Cancer"Hearing the words “you have cancer” is so very hard. It is probably the hardest conversation that I have had with anyone...reactions2comments
Why is it Hard to Talk about Lung Cancer?I have noticed that after almost eight years of being in the cancer world there will be times when the people you...reactions1comment
Alternative, Complementary and/or Natural TherapiesI was getting my photo taken for an article that was being written about my lung cancer story and the photographer asked...reactionscomments
Looking Ahead to 2022: Events & ConferencesThere are many ways to be a lung cancer advocate. One of those ways is to participate in events held by the...reactionscomments
Leaving Your LegacyI was recently part of an eight-week support group. We got together every Tuesday, we were given a prompt and with that...reactions2comments
Living On My Own And Buying A HomeWhen I was diagnosed, I lived with my twin sister. We were both working full time and sharing the financial responsibility that...reactionscomments
Finding Your CommunityWelcome to the world of lung cancer. It’s a world where no one wants to be and most of us did not...reactionscomments
I Had A Wedge ResectionWhen I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, we tried very hard for me to get approved for surgery. We talked...reactionscomments
It Takes A Village: My Caregiving TeamI have been blessed with some amazing caregivers since I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. A caregiver is a family...reactionscomments
