Giving As Part Of My JourneyDonations to charitable organizations have been one of the ways I give back to my community. After receiving my lung cancer diagnosis...reactionscomments
Having Distinct EmpathyBeing a member of support groups makes me realize the importance of empathy. Most cancer patients associate empathy with highly improved health...reactionscomments
Consulting A DietitianI am blessed to get my cancer care from a good institution where additional support is readily provided. My oncology nurse was...reactions3comments
Being Courageous Is A Real ChoiceHow can you get ready to do something though being scared to death or most frightened? Despite fear you still have the...reactions5comments
Jumping Into Online Lung Cancer CommunitiesBeing a lung cancer survivor, I have chosen to face my stage 4 lung diagnosis. I have considered my online community groups...reactionscomments
Live Beyond the Second ChanceI am living proof that targeted therapy treatment works well for stage 4 lung cancer survivors with gene mutation and brain metastasis...reactions3comments
Provision of Psychosocial SupportPsychosocial support can be an overlooked slice of cancer care. It is not a lavish service but a much-needed fragment for better...reactionscomments
The Precious Gift Of TimeTime is a priceless gift especially when I am facing a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Living with the disease is part...reactions6comments
Looking On The Bright SideI have marveled at the emerging discoveries of lung cancer drugs and clinical trials. Most of the drugs have controlled gene mutations...reactions1comment
Facing Lung Cancer Negative BeliefsAside from facing our own lung cancer, we are affected by the negative beliefs surrounding this disease. We hear and read them...reactions3comments
What’s To Come After Being Fully VaccinatedThe battle against Covid is not over yet after seeing a number of variants of concern emerging. My family received our second...reactionscomments
Having Great Co-SurvivorsIn my lung cancer journey, I have been blessed with a number of people who I consider my co-survivors. They give their...reactions1comment
Big Shout Out To My Cancer Care HeroesWhat a great feeling having reached the second-year mark living with lung cancer. The huge impact definitely comes from the roles my...reactions3comments
I Wish For “CT Lung Cancer Screening For All"I wish CT lung cancer screening was more inclusive for people who have no smoking history or risk factors. In other words...reactions10comments
My Own Version Of Self AdvocacyAs I am living with lung cancer, I have better days. Despite suffering from body reactions from my targeted therapy, life still...reactionscomments
Putting Aside My Working LifeMy targeted oral treatment has significantly controlled my brain metastasis and shrunk part of my lung tumor. Moreover, the side effects are...reactionscomments
How Others See The Effects Of My TKIWhat has prolonged my life after having advanced stage 4 non-small cell ALK-positive lung cancer? Do I only owe it to my...reactionscomments
My COVID-19 New NormalMy oncologist has agreed that I put my targeted therapy treatment a priority for now. Thanks to Alectinib my life is prolonged...reactions1comment
Saying Goodbye and Thank You to a Hard YearIn January 2020, my radiation and medical oncologists said, "I belong to a group of 5% of lung cancer patients who are...reactions7comments
My Family’s COVID ShotsAs a lung cancer patient, I am at a higher chance for a more severe impact of COVID-19 should I get sick...reactions3comments
