Advocating from Alaska (Part 2)Read the first part of Kelly's story in Advocating from Alaska (Part 1). When the biopsy came back as positive for lung...reactions1comment
Advocating from AlaskaThrough my advocacy work, I have the opportunity of making new friends in the lung cancer community and interact with so many...reactionscomments
Community Views: How Can People Support Us?Receiving a cancer diagnosis is hard. All of a sudden, you have to shift your focus. Taking care of your health becomes...reactions3comments
Let's Talk About Radiation Therapy AdvancesRadiation therapy is one way to treat lung cancer. There have been a lot of advances in the field in recent years...reactionscomments
My Experience with TagrissoWhen I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2014 my oncologist sent my tumor out for biomarker testing. I was...reactionscomments
Journaling after DiagnosisHave you found a hobby after diagnosis? I started a blog after I was diagnosed, and I have sporadically updated it ever...reactions3comments
My Experiences in Chemotherapy WardI’m a 7-year lung cancer survivor. I’m on targeted therapy, which has few side effects. I had chemo for four months when...reactions1comment
Medicaid MeleeIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished...reactions6comments
To Those Who Feel Like A Drug SeekerThis is an open letter to those lung cancer patients who feel like a drug seeker. You are not alone. I was diagnosed...reactions1comment
Don’t Forget About Your Colon!When I turned 50 years old a few years back, I knew that I was due for colorectal cancer screening. Having spent...reactions4comments
Fear or Survivor’s Guilt?In the last 7 ½ years I’ve met so many wonderful lung cancer survivors and lost many along the way. Many of...reactions2comments
From Darkness to LightI often wake up feeling like I just had a dream, the twisted ones, which happen when you fall asleep at the...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Being Mindful of Health ChangesI learned a lot about cancer when I was diagnosed in 2014. I did not know much about lung cancer and what...reactions4comments
Caretakers AnonymousI’m unsure if there’s a place or gathering spot for care partners to release their inner anxieties when told that their loved...reactionscomments
Dealing with Side EffectsAfter being on Ceritinib for almost 7 years it has come to an end. My brain spots started growing slowly over the...reactions2comments
Stage 4 Lung CancerOn March 28th, I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Within 18 months, I lost almost 60 pounds. Other than occasional...reactions17comments
Moments - Hanging OnI would love to say to others when they lose a loved one, "It'll get easier with time". But does it? Or is...reactions1comment
My Journey of Advocacy from Lung Cancer to General CancerI have been advocating for cancer for four years and have survived for lung cancer closed to sever years. Looking back at...reactions1comment
Palliative Care and Lung CancerThe difference between palliative care and hospice are totally different. Some people will think, "Oh no, palliative care". I know that I used to...reactions8comments
