Establishing RelationshipsEstablishing a relationship takes time, skill, and effort; so imagine the steps when you’re diagnosed with lung cancer (or any cancer)? How...reactionscomments
Can Positivity Be Toxic?There is a term that has popped up on the interwebs recently that has caught my attention. I am not sure how...reactionscomments
Getting Through The Holiday SeasonChristmas has always been my favorite time of year. It is a time that takes me back to my childhood when my...reactions1comment
Four Year CancerversaryEvery year that clicks off on this journey calls for celebration. This celebration feels like an additional birthday. In a way, it...reactions2comments
Another Side of Story of Clinical TrialsAlthough I truly believe that clinical trials offer prolonged lives, I always have some doubts about clinical trials. After all, it's an...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
LCAM ReflectionsRight now, for me, it is November 30th. This means that another Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) has come to a close...reactionscomments
