Living

Over the last ten years I have prided myself in being as helpful as I can to those newly diagnosed. I have been called, texted, tagged etc. asking for me...

A lung cancer diagnosis can feel like a sentence, but for me, it became a wake-up call to live differently. Faced with the possibility of limited time, I chose to...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and this year we are focusing on The Weight of Scanxiety. From waiting for test results to coping with uncertainty, scanxiety is a heavy...

The giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to give back to our community with something that brings a...

I began chemotherapy on December 10, 2014, and it lasted for about a month. My oncologist said I was one of her most fit patients, as I tolerated chemo quite...

Navigating a new diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing, not to mention time-consuming and occasionally frustrating. However, this is a vital step, especially after a new diagnosis. Don’t be afraid...

In 2011, I lost my job with the federal government where I had worked for the housing authority in a nearby city. Losing that job was a difficult period in...

October 2024 marks seven years on the journey of my stage IV lung cancer with EGFR expression. In some ways, it doesn’t seem like it’s been seven years, but in...

Some conditions have a way of showing signs earlier on and ahead of an official diagnosis. Lung cancer can fall in this instance. However, it can be a bit complicated...

I often get asked by many people in the lung cancer community, especially the newer diagnosed, how I get through it. This year, I'll be celebrating my 10-year cancerversary. People...

I've heard so many stories about how health insurance would deny many in the lung cancer community. It was horrible to hear about this because being diagnosed with lung cancer...

I have said many times that often the mental and emotional aspects of my cancer journey are the most difficult. Intrusive thoughts tend to consume me sometimes. I try to...

When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I really didn’t understand the true meaning of hope. Yes, we hear others saying, “There is hope, or be hopeful,” but honestly, many...

Summer is my favorite season, and I look forward to summer every year. But once I started on Alectinib, being in the sun became challenging. Because of my treatment, I...

Editor's Note: This article includes references to self-harm. If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage you to seek help from a mental health professional or a trusted...

We are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Health Leader Ivy Elkins passed away on June 23, 2024, at the age of 57. Ivy was diagnosed with lung...

We 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...

I 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...

How 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...

Having 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...