It’s Important to Pay Attention to Your Mental HealthI read a startling statistic the other day about suicide and lung cancer diagnoses. According to a public release by the American Thoracic Society on May 23, 2017, “a lung...
Cancer May Steal my Health; It Won't Steal my JoyWhen you can't control what's happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what's happening. That's where your power is. Have you seen this meme floating around on...
The Power of ConnectionIf you have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, connecting with other lung cancer patients and survivors can have a great impact on helping you emotionally deal with your situation...
It’s Ok to Not be Ok - Being Honest About DepressionRecently, Haley Epstein, a very close friend of the family, came home from her freshman year at college to speak at her high school suicide prevention assembly. Haley talked about...
Anxiety... An Unwelcome VisitorI recently saw a study that found that lung cancer patients who do not have anxiety or depression live longer than those who do. I was surprised to find this...
Staying Positive is a Goal, Not a ConstantWhen you come to these forums to read what others have to say about dealing with lung cancer on a day in and day out basis, you mostly find truth,...
Taking Time to CryIt isn't always easy to find the time to cry, to vent emotions, to feel the sadness, and Let It Go. Not everyone is hardwired to release their feelings easily...
