My Own Version Of Self AdvocacyAs I am living with lung cancer, I have better days. Despite suffering from body reactions from my targeted therapy, life still must go on. There is no room to...reactionscomments
What Does “Patient-Centricity” Mean?You may have seen articles and posts in the lung cancer community lately referring to the need for “patient-centricity”. “Patient-centricity” has become a catch-phrase, especially with respect to discussions taking...reactions2comments
What’s To Come After Being Fully VaccinatedThe battle against Covid is not over yet after seeing a number of variants of concern emerging. My family received our second dose by the end of July. The second...reactionscomments
When You Should Get A Second OpinionMy decision to get a second opinion was an easy one and I have had two in my seven years. I was officially diagnosed with cancer at my local community...reactions2comments
Vaccinated, Boostered, and COVID Positive!I’m fully vaccinated and boostered — am I safe from COVID? I thought the answer was yes until recently. Even though the Omicron variant was starting to run across the...reactionscomments
Unwinding For HealingI have controlled lung cancer. For more than a year since my 2019 diagnosis, I have realized there is a great need to unwind to increase healing from lung cancer...reactions5comments
Who Says You Can't Go Home?I know what you all are thinking, "What did you do?" But to me, it was just going home. It was the home I had known my whole life. It's the home...reactionscomments
My Holiday WishNo matter what holiday you celebrate it should be a time of comfort and tradition. My family celebrates Christmas and after my cancer diagnosis and subsequently, both of my parents...reactions3comments
Attitude of GratitudeThey often say that our mindset and attitude are often the greatest part of the journey. However, it is often difficult while in pain or while discouraged or confused, or...reactions2comments
I am not sure where the road is headingIn 2019 I found out I had kidney cancer and had my left one removed. I thought I was fine and in July 2021 found out the kidney cancer went...reactions1comment
The Highwayman, My Earthly Protector GoneLosing a parent can be tough at any age. When that parent passes away unexpectedly a few hours after you last talked to them is worse. But, having lung cancer...reactions4comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month ProclamationsIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished member of LungCancer.net and a source of inspiration, Lisa generously...reactionscomments
The Way We Talk About Lung Cancer Must ChangeThis last year and a half (or so) the world has been embraced the concept cancer patients call the ‘New Normal’. In a short period of time the world changed...reactions1comment
Highs and Lows of the Holiday SeasonThe time of the year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s always brings about a lot of conflicting emotions for me. While it’s supposed to be the happiest time of the...reactions3comments
LCAM ReflectionsRight now, for me, it is November 30th. This means that another Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) has come to a close. Each month has a worthy cause, and the...reactionscomments
Starting Over Again...AgainIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished member of LungCancer.net and a source of inspiration, Lisa generously...reactions2comments
Chemo and How I ManagedThere are many options for treating lung cancer today and that is because of research, advocacy, and spreading the word that all you need is lungs. When I was diagnosed...reactionscomments
Hello My Name Is RobertaOn December 29, 2020, I was taken to hospital in a diabetic coma. I was admitted and found out that stage 1 cancer right lower lobe lung. I took the...reactions7comments
Don’t Let Fear Win: You Are Stronger Than You Believe!I was diagnosed on January 19, 2020. How could I never smoke, be in good health and get Lung Cancer? I still sit back some days in disbelief that I...reactions4comments
When You Feel Ignored!I’m an independent consultant for a very well-known American privately owned multi-level marketing company. In October, my unit had a fundraiser for breast cancer. I thought that was an awesome...reactionscomments
