I Never Smoked, but I’ve Been Diagnosed With Lung Cancer at 52Towards the end of 2019, I started having shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and anxiety when I would exercise. I went to my primary care doctor in January, he...reactions6comments
Being Courageous Is A Real ChoiceHow can you get ready to do something though being scared to death or most frightened? Despite fear you still have the ability to be useful. There are moments I...reactions5comments
Starting to (Maybe) Get Back to “Normal”Beginning in October, I have several advocacy events on my calendar that are scheduled to take place live! A few are local, such as a dinner and a talk at...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Is My CauseWe all have certain causes that we fundraise for. When I was younger, I was a girl scout and we worked on community projects. As I grew older, I found...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway 2021(Now Closed)This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we are giving away a thoughtfully designed self-care prize pack including goodies to help you...reactions6comments
A Very Common Side Effect: Chemo BrainHave you ever been talking with someone, and you lose track of what you were saying or you have a word at the tip of your tongue but cannot figure...reactionscomments
Hi! My name is Lyen TannerMy name is Lyen Tanner. I am 65 years old, and I have 2 kids; 1 in Texas and 1 in heaven. I am living with extensive small cell lung...reactions4comments
ImmunotherapyI was diagnosed with non-small cell metastasized lung cancer in June of 2017. In addition to the tumor in the upper portion of my left lung, I had a lesion...reactionscomments
My three year journeyMy road to lung cancer is not typical in a way. Like most people in 2018, I worked 60 hours a week and was active on my time off. I...reactionscomments
Keep Pushing that BoulderSomeone asked me what having lung cancer felt like. I couldn’t really find the most accurate words to encompass the physical aspect of the cancer itself as well as the...reactions1comment
When I Heard I Needed Palliative CareI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. I have only had to stay at the hospital in the beginning when I was diagnosed, shortly after for about two weeks...reactionscomments
Financial Compensations for Lung Cancer VolunteersAs I have worked on lung cancer advocacy as a volunteer, I found some volunteer work can be paid for by pharma and some non-profit organizations. In addition, the pharma...reactionscomments
My Experience with Liquid BiopsiesAfter I was finished with the first clinical trial I participated in, my oncologist started me on an experimental drug that was for a different type of cancer. It worked...reactions6comments
Roaming AimlesslyTo put it quite frankly, I feel as though I am roaming through life recently aimlessly. Don’t get me wrong - I am so very grateful for every single day...reactions10comments
NestingI recently spoke on the phone to a good friend of mine who was about to have surgery. She told me that she is doing a lot of “nesting” in...reactions2comments
Reflection on My BirthdayIn the past, I usually didn’t celebrate my birthday. It was just another day. However, I took my birthday more seriously after being diagnosed with lung cancer. I not only...reactions1comment
My Cancer-Related Fatigue ExperienceCancer-related fatigue can be from treatment, but it can also be from lung cancer itself. I have found that fatigue is one of the most common side effects of lung...reactionscomments
Staying ZenIt’s not easy to not think and stress about your current situation, but there is something in how you mark your territory when it comes to handling how you want...reactions3comments
Caregiving is HardSometimes the cancer patient becomes the caregiver. Whether for a spouse or a family member, it can be overwhelming. This was the case for me when my mother fell and...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Terms I Have LearnedIn my past, I worked for a big box retail electronics store, and they were famous for having everything abbreviated and we were often quizzed on it too! I have...reactionscomments