Lung Cancer SupportThere are so many reasons why someone would seek out support from a support group. When I was diagnosed with lung cancer...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
The Little ThingsI recently participated in a young adult cancer conference. Due to the pandemic, the conference was held virtually. Put on by Elephants...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Making Money as a Lung Cancer SurvivorOne of the biggest challenges a lung cancer patient will come across is money. Even with health insurance medical bills add up...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
Cancer Did Not Win: Why Words MatterThere is something in the cancer world that bothers me, and I would like to address it here. One thing that I...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
LCAM ReflectionsRight now, for me, it is November 30th. This means that another Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) has come to a close...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments