Health Leader Answers: Mental Health From Diagnosis to TreatmentWe asked some of our Health Leaders about their experiences managing their mental health and relationships after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Their answers highlight the emotional effect of a... By LungCancer.net Team6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Cancer Interrupts Your Life: How to CopeI recently heard a lady that was recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer state that she was tired of cancer interrupting her life. I must say that I totally understood... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reprogramming StigmaHow do and can we change the stigma that is strongly placed when we speak about lung cancer? It was suggested that this cancer only stems from smoking so if... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping With My Symptoms As They ComeHaving stage 4 lung cancer may be incurable but my effective treatment and ongoing care has led me living a better quality of life. Despite surviving for years, I am... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Hearing the Word “Stable”At my recent quarterly scans, I heard the word “stable” once again. This journey can bring so much uncertainty and often confusion. Some of us live to scan to scan... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
From Diagnosis to Greek AdventuresWhen I was diagnosed, I didn't think I would be able to travel and see the places I'd dreamed about. But I promised myself that if I lived longer than... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Perspective Shift of My LifeI learned that I had cancer in October of 2017. I felt like I was melting, that my body was literally sinking, and I was soon going to be just... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stigma and Lung CancerI understand why so many people that are diagnosed with lung cancer don’t want to tell people. The stigma of lung cancer is so deep, and many are shamed by... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Understanding Hospice and Palliative CareThe words spoken by my mother that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer hit differently. It was such a back and forth with her not feeling well and the... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What About the Caregivers?When someone is diagnosed with lung cancer, the focus is all on that individual, which is understandable because that person's life has been interrupted and turned upside down. But also... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Taking Care of My Mental HealthAs the years go by, boosting my mental health remains one of my priorities for survivorship. As I navigate my life with my illness, other mind-body practices can reduce my... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Lung Cancer Didn’t Win; I Won!I was diagnosed with lung cancer back in 2014, and through this journey, I was afraid of lung cancer winning. Then I realized I needed to live today, this moment... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Difference in OpinionsOne thing is for sure when facing any health condition, especially lung cancer, is that everyone has an opinion. Sometimes, opinions are warranted, and sometimes, they feel like rubbish. It... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Hope With Lung CancerWhether you have been on the journey for a while or just starting out on this unknown path. Hearing that you have cancer of any kind comes as a shock... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Travel Goals While Prioritizing TreatmentIn September of last year, I traveled to the ancient cities of Rome and Pisa, Italy. The nine-hour flight on each way and going through three busy international airports took... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Lung Cancer Alteration of ALK GeneLittle did I know that we were all born with the ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) gene, but mine had an alteration. At diagnosis, I underwent a needle biopsy to get... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Survivorship Comes With Longstanding Side EffectsAnother year of facing my side effects head-on for my survival. I agree that being a survivor is personal. One size fits all does not exist when it comes to... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Proactive Health ManagementTo get through the complicated process of having lung cancer, its best to be responsible about managing your health. When you have lung cancer, it's very important to stay on... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recent Family Visit From MexicoA few years ago, my half-sister, niece, and great-niece visited me from Mexico. I was so happy because I hadn’t seen them in over 20 years and had never met... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
ConnectionsSometimes, the walk in lung cancer brings about a certain level of fear and uncertainty. There may be a magnitude of positive experiences along the way, and part of them... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments