Are You Scared of Needles?An extreme fear of needles is called Trypanophobia. When I was in the beginning stages of being diagnosed with lung cancer, I...reactionscomments
Why Not Me? Being Diagnosed With Lung CancerI got sick when Covid started. We knew it wasn't Covid. I saw many specialist to see what was going on. I...reactions2comments
Living as a Family With Lung Cancer EverydayI have had NSCLC for almost 6 years now. I truthfully never thought after my original dx I would be alive this...reactions3comments
Our Lung Cancer Tribe!They say our lung cancer community is one big tribe, but within our tribe, we have smaller tribes. I would like to...reactionscomments
Becoming a Lung Cancer AdvocateNever in a million years did I think I would become a lung cancer advocate. I know I didn’t wake up one...reactionscomments
My Encounter With Gamma KnifeAt the time of my diagnosis, my CT scans showed metastatic lung cancer in my brain. Further brain MRI confirmed a solitary...reactions2comments
Having a Safe SpaceFor me, cancer is the pink and polka-dotted elephant in every room. This is my saying that I use to try to...reactions1comment
Lung Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway 2022The LCAM Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we're giving away a...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Elevating the Stories of Lung CancerNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM). This month we are celebrating lung cancer awareness, and our continued community mission by elevating...reactionscomments
Reclaiming My TimeBeing diagnosed with cancer comes with a variety of challenges. I have written about a few of these already. Being diagnosed with...reactions1comment
Lung Cancer Healthcare Proxy TipsIt all happened in a flash...a visit to the emergency room led to a stay that would be unimaginable. I totally get...reactions2comments
Family Dynamic Changes...Good or Bad?I’m often asked if my family dynamics changed when I was diagnosed with lung cancer and if was it a good or...reactions4comments
Travel, Life is Short!When I was diagnosed in November of 2014, I made 3 promises to myself and one of them was to travel as...reactions5comments
My SCLC DiagnosisI am 69 now and was diagnosed with Small cell Lung cancer in December 2021, extensive stage. I started chemotherapy and immunotherapy...reactions18comments
Who Am I After Lung Cancer?My life has flown by like a whirlwind. I strived so hard through college, then began immediately working, and then I became...reactions1comment
Coping with Lung Cancer Fatigue: Practical Tips from PatientsLung cancer treatments can include many side effects. Whatever treatment or combination you choose, it takes a toll. Among people with cancer...reactions7comments
Thought After Attending WCLC2022I attended IASLC/WCLC2022 from August 6th to 9th in Vienna, Austria. IASLC/WCLC stands for International Association for The Study of Lung Cancer/World...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Experiences From Diagnosis to TreatmentWhile each person’s experience with lung cancer is unique, finding commonalities in our stories (such as a shared biomarker or treatment side...reactions2comments
Don’t Wait for Milestones to Celebrate!I have written previously about how I believe it is important to celebrate milestones, both large and small, in life. Since being...reactions1comment
Change is HardIt’s been a year now since my husband and I downsized, moving from our family house to a high-rise condo in a...reactions2comments
