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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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
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
Juicing for NutrientsI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. Over the last six or so years I have learned a thing or two...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
