Our Stories of Hope After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Many don’t know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women worldwide. The …
Samantha Mixon
Living Despite the Lung Cancer Epidemic
In the cancer world, there is a term called cured, although I really don’t believe it means the same thing …
And… I Cry
Three days before Christmas, one of my longtime friends lost her only child in a car accident. Devastation doesn’t begin …
The Burden 2.0
A while ago, I posted an entry about feeling like a burden to other people. I also mentioned that my …
Cancer is Cancer
There is so much disparity between cancer groups. Of course, lung cancer is the most underfunded. But, when you think about the …
Financially Making It with Lung Cancer
When I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer November 27th, 2012, I was told I had 12-18 months. This …
Relationships, Dating, and Stage 4 Lung Cancer 2.0
A few months back, I wrote an article about how hard it was to meet someone who will accept you …
Defying Statistics
On November 27th, 2012, I lay in the bed of a hospital in downtown Atlanta. Having just had a craniotomy, …
The Burden
Believe me, nothing can make you feel like a burden more than being sick and not looking it. Lately, it has …
Holiday Madness
Well, it’s that time of year again, for joy, presents, family, and QUESTIONS. To me, it doesn’t matter if you …
Mr. Grinch, It’s a Wonderful Life
I’m so not Mr. Grinch. This is my favorite holiday of the year. I feel as if it’s magical. Even …
Branching Out
When I set out to accomplish something, I give it everything I have. I am part of so many organizations …
Tips from My Personal Beginning
So, a lot of people ask how I found out how I had lung cancer since I didn’t smoke. Well, …
What Does November Mean to You?
What does this month mean to you? When I was first diagnosed with grim news that I had stage 4 …
Like a Hurricane
As I wake up this morning, to power, to the sun, and to this amazingly beautiful day, I am quickly …
Long-Term Survivors
When I hear the term, “long-term survivor“, I think of getting old. In reality, in our world, long-term survivor is …
Laughter is the Best Medicine – At Least that’s What I Hear
People with cancer don’t have a lot to be happy about, especially amidst treatment. Therefore, we have to come up …
Relationships, Dating, and Stage 4 Lung Cancer
I cannot begin to describe how aggravating this part of surviving is. After all, who wants to have a serious …
Pulmonary Embolisms
So, I had just surpassed my 5 year cancerversary and was celebrating my daughter’s 13th birthday. Thirteen! A teenager. I …
Here We Go…Year 5
The magic number, or so they say. I’m not really sure who “they” are but I’m guessing experts. Diagnosis Can …