Can Positivity Be Toxic?There is a term that has popped up on the interwebs recently that has caught my attention. I am not sure how I feel about it 100% but it seems...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When You Should Get A Second OpinionMy decision to get a second opinion was an easy one and I have had two in my seven years. I was officially diagnosed with cancer at my local community...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Holiday WishNo matter what holiday you celebrate it should be a time of comfort and tradition. My family celebrates Christmas and after my cancer diagnosis and subsequently, both of my parents...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
LCAM ReflectionsRight now, for me, it is November 30th. This means that another Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) has come to a close. Each month has a worthy cause, and the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chemo and How I ManagedThere are many options for treating lung cancer today and that is because of research, advocacy, and spreading the word that all you need is lungs. When I was diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We Were Invited To LAIn 2018, I attended the Hope Summit hosted by Lungevity Foundation. The CEO of the organization Stand Up 2 Cancer was the keynote speaker. She talked about the organization and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lung Cancer Is My CauseWe all have certain causes that we fundraise for. When I was younger, I was a girl scout and we worked on community projects. As I grew older, I found...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Very Common Side Effect: Chemo BrainHave you ever been talking with someone, and you lose track of what you were saying or you have a word at the tip of your tongue but cannot figure...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When I Heard I Needed Palliative CareI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. I have only had to stay at the hospital in the beginning when I was diagnosed, shortly after for about two weeks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience with Liquid BiopsiesAfter I was finished with the first clinical trial I participated in, my oncologist started me on an experimental drug that was for a different type of cancer. It worked...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Cancer-Related Fatigue ExperienceCancer-related fatigue can be from treatment, but it can also be from lung cancer itself. I have found that fatigue is one of the most common side effects of lung...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Cancer Terms I Have LearnedIn my past, I worked for a big box retail electronics store, and they were famous for having everything abbreviated and we were often quizzed on it too! I have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Caused My Lung Cancer?I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. I did not have a lot of experience with lung cancer or even cancer in general. I had always heard of the...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Being Your Own Best AdvocateAs I was moderating the comments on the Facebook page for LungCancer.net I found a topic that comes up a lot. People ask questions about care, treatment, and simply “what...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Changing the Lung Cancer StigmaI have mentioned many times that my diagnosis was devastating news to me and I know that is a common feeling in others who have been diagnosed. (We see this...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Walking Exercises with Lung CancerAs lung cancer survivors it is important for us to exercise. I recently wrote an article for lungcancer.net on different ways to exercise at home and one of the topics...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Time and Lung CancerWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer it felt like time stopped and froze. I was 30 years old and just told that I had stage 3b lung cancer. Waiting...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Choose To WorkI have always stayed busy by working and when I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer I found that I could not work as much as I wanted to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Storming The HillIn 2017, I went to the U.S capitol to “storm the hill”. Lung cancer alliance (now combined with the Bonnie Addario Foundation and called Go2 Foundation) hosted the event. I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
It's Easy To Get FrustratedI found myself getting frustrated with the pharmacy technician the other day. I am a somewhat quiet person but when it comes to my meds and things to do with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
