I Did Not Lose My Hair But….When most people think of cancer patients they think of a person that is frail, skinny, looks sick and they are bald. I have been lucky so far and have...reactionscomments
Experiencing Lung Cancer as a Young WomanWhen I talk about anything lung cancer-related, I say “in the lung cancer world” or “in the lung cancer community”. It is one of those things that you cannot understand...reactionscomments
Cancer PTSDWhen I think of the term PTSD (short for post-traumatic stress disorder) I think of the military and someone who was in active duty and seen things that most of...reactions6comments
Finding the Right Care TeamHaving the right care team is important after a lung cancer diagnosis. I barely knew what an oncologist was before I had cancer let alone know which one was the...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer As A Chronic DiseaseI think that a big goal for those of us in the lung cancer community is for us to get to where lung cancer is considered a chronic disease. Many...reactions2comments
Cancer Anniversary = CancerversaryTo me, a cancer anniversary (cancerversary) is a big milestone that needs to be celebrated. My cancer anniversary is in April and I have celebrated 6 so far. A cancer...reactions2comments
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 about it with my oncologist and my sister...reactionscomments
My Caregiver, My TwinMy twin sister is one of my biggest supporters. When I was diagnosed, she was on a travel nursing assignment in Connecticut. She started her nursing career about 10 years...reactionscomments
Be Careful Out ThereWhen you are diagnosed with lung cancer you become quite valuable. You are now able to tell a side of the story that unless you are living it you just...reactionscomments
My Best FriendA lung cancer diagnosis can be very isolating. Before you are diagnosed you are living your life. You may be working, retired, a stay-at-home parent but you are living your...reactions8comments
Surviving Survivor's GuiltI had never heard the term “survivor's guilt” before I was diagnosed with lung cancer. Even months after diagnosis I did not know the term. As months went by, I...reactionscomments
I Lost My Independence And How I Gained It BackAfter I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I lost my independence. I had just finished up a five-day hospital stay. Along with my parents, I went back to their house...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 and Tea and Lacuna Loft, the conference was...reactionscomments
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. There are prescription drug costs and the need...reactionscomments
Juicing for NutrientsI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. Over the last six or so years I have learned a thing or two about weight and other food-related issues. Whether that...reactions2comments
My Experiences with Clinical TrialsI have participated in two clinical trials within the last six years. As a lung cancer patient, I felt very strongly about my participation in these trials. With that said...reactionscomments
Exercising At HomeI have had a gym membership for as long as I can remember. Prior to my lung cancer diagnosis, I would go on my lunch break and either do the...reactions2comments
Advocate Spotlight: DianeLungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Diane who was diagnosed with lung cancer at a younger...reactionscomments
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 navigate this new diagnosis and I am thankful...reactions4comments
"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 to date. It is funny the things that...reactions2comments
