Deciding on Radiation Treatments"Your tumor is growing. I am sorry, but I am pulling you out of your clinical trial," my oncologist said. And, with that, my world came crashing down all around...Bookmark for later
After Cancer Diagnosis, Exercise is More Important Now Than Ever Exercise is good for us. We all know that’s true. And yet, why is it so darn difficult to get motivated to work out? After losing two-thirds of my right...Bookmark for later
Cancer, Insurance, and YouDid you cringe when you read the title of this article? I did when I wrote it. Dealing with insurance is one of the things I hate most about being...Bookmark for later
What Does Typical Look Like?Why do people assume that a lung cancer patient is to look a certain way? Have you encountered the, well you don’t look like you have lung cancer? I’m sure...Bookmark for later
Navigating Palliative CareIn my job as an oncology social worker I have the privilege of being part of a palliative care team, but find that many people do not really know what...Bookmark for later
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsHearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in shock after hearing the news, and have difficulty...Bookmark for later
How Should I Talk About My Lung Cancer?I’m not a social person but it doesn’t bother me. When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I became even more isolated. One reason is that I didn’t know how...Bookmark for later
Tips and Tools for Managing StressFor most of us, a lung cancer diagnosis is synonymous with stress. Even if we never worried a day in our lives before we were diagnosed, chances are good that...Bookmark for later
