HealththeVoices 2023I had the pleasure of attending this year's HealtheVoices conference, sponsored through Johnson and Johnson. The premise of HealtheVoices is to bring together online health advocates from a wide spectrum... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Proud MamaAnyone who really knows me and has traveled the journey with me knows that God and my daughter come first. It seems like yesterday I was being told I had about... By Samantha Mixon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bedside Manner MattersI’ve written prior on the importance of a good doctor and patient partnership. Unfortunately, there can be missing pieces for both parties for whatever reason. Let’s talk about what is... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Retirement PlansBefore I got diagnosed, I had big plans for when I retired, but that changed in November 2014. Now I wonder what’s going to happen to me when my husband... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cancer Advocacy Through VideosI have had lung cancer for eight years. One thing that puzzled me is how few people who were not affected by cancer knew about the lives of cancer patients... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Missing Question LinkIt is clear that many people who have experienced a diagnosis walk in question mode for one reason or another. Questions, by all means, are a good thing; however, do... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Family BondsNot too long ago, my half-sister Laura, my niece Ana, and my great-niece came to visit me and my family from Monterrey, Mexico. It was such a joy to see... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This or That: Lung Cancer and Self-IdentityBecause of the uniqueness of each person with lung cancer, the effects of lung cancer will also be different for each person. We're interested in hearing more about your journey... By LungCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Searching for the Answer to My Cancer PuzzleI am 70 years old. 11 years ago I was diagnosed with male breast cancer. I had a mastectomy and did 12 weeks of chemo followed by 5 years of... By Joeraku1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Taking Chances After DiagnosisAfter I found out that I was ALK-positive for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), I decided to take chances because life is too short not to. I wanted to experience... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Is Within My ControlEven before I found out I had lung cancer, there were many things I couldn't have prevented. The addition and persistence of cancer only make matters worse. One of my... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Raising Lung Cancer Awareness in Your CommunityLung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally. It is a disease that affects not only the physical health of individuals but also their emotional and... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Battling Lung Cancer: Side Effects and HopeIn 2014 when I was diagnosed, I remember the look on my children’s faces when I told them I had lung cancer. I remember the fear in my mom’s eyes... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With a Lung Cancer DiagnosisIn April 2014, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. At the time, I felt overwhelmed by the diagnosis and all the changes that were ahead of me. My initial reaction... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Cancer and My HeritageThe Hispanic and Latino heritages are known to be tough groups of fighters. Never give up, and never back down. We say our indigenous ancestors' blood runs through our veins... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Lung Cancer ResumeI’ve done so much advocacy for lung cancer that I didn’t want to forget everything I’ve done. So another lung cancer sister told me to do a lung cancer resume... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Five-Year Cancer Advocacy Journey in Patient Research AdvocacyI can proudly say that I’m a good patient advocate, and I enjoy it. However, after three years, a small voice inside me asked: Is that it? That’s all? The... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Benefits From Lung Cancer OrganizationsI’ve been asked by friends and family members, “Why do you go every year to lung cancer summits? What do you get out of them?” What people say amazes me... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Upside of CommunityMy advocacy began just about 13 years ago. In 2010 my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer and lost her life within the same year. The energy and the force... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Never a Thought in Mind: Being Diagnosed With SCLC (Extensive)So this maybe long but I want others to know my battle and maybe we can help each other somehow. I was part of the silly youth that smoked. Funny... By Chasetwins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments