Not Just Me, We Have Lung CancerSince being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, I've often said, "WE" were diagnosed. It wasn't just me, the one with lung cancer tumors in my lungs and spine. It...Bookmark for later
An Open Letter to CaregiversDear Caregiver, I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer back in October 2012. While I am feeling quite well most of the time now, we went through a period...Bookmark for later
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll on caregivers and family, particularly when they are...Bookmark for later
Compassion Fatigue: A Caregiver's FightBefore my husband’s fight with cancer, I never heard of Compassion Fatigue. Then again, I was never faced with being the caregiver of a spouse with a life-threatening disease. Compassion...Bookmark for later
Caring for Yourself as a CaregiverWhen taking on a caregiver role, it is so easy to let your health and wellbeing fall to the wayside. While it may seem like you need to put yourself...Bookmark for later
Caregivers of Lung Cancer…DecisionsThe experience varies, but in most cases, the flow of events are usually similar, and that is FAST! I grew up real quick with my mom’s lung cancer, and though...Bookmark for later
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their IllnessGetting news that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be very scary. Finding out that your cancer may be terminal or is terminal can be terrifying for a patient...Bookmark for later
My Partner Is Not My CaregiverIn cancer terminology, there is a lot of very loaded language. Terms like "survivor" have become so ingrained that patients even worry about when it is okay to use the...Bookmark for later
The Weight She Carries: Support For The CaregiverThere is a couple I know where the wife is so fed up about losing her sense of identity, losing her sense of joy, and, perhaps most importantly, constantly living...Bookmark for later
