Finding My Happiness Despite Facing Lung CancerMy diagnosis has driven me to value my time and opportunity more. On top of that, I need to find the happier...reactionscomments
Coping With My Symptoms As They ComeHaving stage 4 lung cancer may be incurable but my effective treatment and ongoing care has led me living a better quality...reactions4comments
Taking Care of My Mental HealthAs the years go by, boosting my mental health remains one of my priorities for survivorship. As I navigate my life with...reactions1comment
My Travel Goals While Prioritizing TreatmentIn September of last year, I traveled to the ancient cities of Rome and Pisa, Italy. The nine-hour flight on each way...reactionscomments
My Lung Cancer Alteration of ALK GeneLittle did I know that we were all born with the ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) gene, but mine had an alteration. At...reactions4comments
My Survivorship Comes With Longstanding Side EffectsAnother year of facing my side effects head-on for my survival. I agree that being a survivor is personal. One size fits...reactionscomments
A Discerning Life With Lung CancerUnending new developments in lung cancer research and clinical trials give me hope for my future. There are more treatment options giving...reactionscomments
Upon Entering Another YearJanuary is a month after all the holiday celebrations, gatherings, and vacations. But for me, this marks the start of my fifth...reactions23comments
My Bright Outlook From Diagnosis and BeyondThe first time I heard the words “You have lung cancer,” my life changed so quickly. All I could think of at...reactionscomments
Co-Existing Emotions With SurvivorshipHuman beings express different emotions. Valid emotions coexist with us and become part of our lives. However, emotions are felt stronger while...reactions5comments
My Ride With Lung CancerReflecting on my diagnosis, I had many questions in my mind. My mind went so crazy that I felt hopeless with my...reactionscomments
The Impact of Lung Cancer GroupsThe beautiful part of my healing is opening space for new people living with lung cancer to enter my life. My heart...reactionscomments
Travel Is My Therapy"To travel is to live” is a quote I hold dearly in my heart. During the pandemic, traveling was difficult and restricted...reactions4comments
Extra Movement During TreatmentI am still on my first targeted therapy treatment but on a lower dose so my hemoglobin count can go back to...reactions10comments
Beyond My ControlBefore my diagnosis, there was stuff way beyond my control. After my diagnosis, my life has changed. My journey with lung cancer...reactions9comments
Cultivating Joy ConstantlyEveryone wants to be happy, even the people living with lung cancer. But it is not always easy, especially on my part...reactions5comments
What Is Within My ControlEven before I found out I had lung cancer, there were many things I couldn't have prevented. The addition and persistence of...reactionscomments
Pressing On Day To DayMy lung cancer treatment has let me live longer than I expected. Nevertheless, one thing that I have to cope with is...reactionscomments
Protecting My Mental HealthI have stage IV ALK-positive lung cancer with brain mets. Anyone affected by late-stage lung cancer faces symptoms of depression or a...reactions6comments
Waiting and Anxiety As My ConstantsThe targeted therapy I am on can treat my lung cancer but may harm other parts of my body. Aside from treatment...reactions3comments
