When To Consider A 2nd Opinion (Part 1)Author’s Note:I have written about second opinions previously, but the issue continues to arise in my lung cancer circle of friends. The topic is so important, I am compelled to...reactions4comments
Alternative, Complementary and/or Natural TherapiesI was getting my photo taken for an article that was being written about my lung cancer story and the photographer asked me a question that at the time I...reactionscomments
Cancer and Cooking Recipe Series: Sugar-Free DessertsSometimes on a cancer journey we often want a sweet treat, but might feel guilty about it. There’s so much out there about refined sugars and how bad it is...reactions1comment
I’m Going To Be A Grandma Again!Recently I had received some not-so-good news about my brain mets. I go every three months for an MRI and a CT scan. I was told recently that the two...reactions3comments
Advice to Those Newly DiagnosedI think this is one of the most asked questions to someone who has cancer, and it has been over five years. I have been interviewed quite a bit and...reactionscomments
I Have EGFR Lung CancerWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer everything went so fast but also slow at the same time. I remember sitting and waiting in what felt like a million doctors’...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Survivor and my experience at NewYork-Presbyterian HospitalAge 71 and a lifetime full of stories to tell. I fought alcoholism early in life and survived it. I served in the United States Navy and became a positive...reactions5comments
The Life of a Caregiver of a Stage 4 Lung Cancer Patient40 years ago (next year), with 5 children, 10 grandchildren, I found the Love of my life; my husband, soul mate, best friend on my darkest Days, father of our...reactions1comment
Why Do We Cough?Coughing is a normal part of life. In fact, coughing even serves an important purpose in keeping your throat and lungs healthy. “When things such as mucus, germs, or dust...reactions2comments
From Cancer Survivor to Olympic ChampionEditor's Note: This article was written during the 2022 Winter Olympics. It's the second day of the Olympics and the Canada snowboarder, Max Parrot, got his first gold medal in...reactions1comment
My Scan Day RoutineI have a chest, abdomen, and pelvic CT scan coming up soon. My experiences over the last seven years have changed and I feel like I have witnessed a few...reactions4comments
Cancer and Cooking Recipe Series: Easy CasserolesWhen you are on a cancer journey, sometimes the thought of food is not pleasant. Some of us struggle to have an appetite while others have sensitive systems and have...reactions2comments
Not all EGFR Mutations Are the SameMany of you understand the importance of having biomarker testing when you are diagnosed with lung cancer. This biomarker testing may indicate that you have an EGFR-positive mutation. But what...reactions1comment
Lung Cancer AdvocacyWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I promised myself that I would become an advocate. Being diagnosed with lung cancer really turned my life and my family’s life upside...reactionscomments
Looking Ahead to 2022: Events & ConferencesThere are many ways to be a lung cancer advocate. One of those ways is to participate in events held by the many lung cancer organizations. I am an alumnus...reactionscomments
Reclaim My Life After Lung CancerBefore I was diagnosed with lung cancer 6.5 years ago, I was a professor, a mother, and a wife. Life was busy but rewarding and fulfilling. After I had lung...reactions1comment
A Request for the CommunityIn 2018, I submitted an in-depth synopsis of my lung cancer story, but I didn't want to continue that story which spans about the first year and 10 months of...reactions3comments
Leaving Your LegacyI was recently part of an eight-week support group. We got together every Tuesday, we were given a prompt and with that prompt chose a picture to go with it...reactions2comments
Cancer Maturity: Navigating The Highs and LowsI would like to think within time people affected with cancer go through a process of development and that can run its course anywhere from acceptance to tolerance. The words...reactionscomments
Finding A Sense Of Balance - Life With CancerAs a person living with lung cancer, the treatment and medical appointments can be exhausting and time-consuming. There should be a balance between my life and dealing with my cancer...reactionscomments
