Staying Occupied When Energy Levels are LowTreatments that we undergo for our lung cancer can really zap our energy. Someone recently posted a question on a forum on...reactions1comment
Drug-Free Pain ReliefSometimes we all get tired of taking pills or having injections. Sometimes, perhaps, we simply want to try other options. For patients...reactionscomments
Challenging Your Own Self-CareWhen I walked into my office this afternoon and noticed the pair of hand weights collecting dust next to my desk, something...reactionscomments
Easy All-Purpose Cancer Meal Starting PointAsked about how a patient should eat, virtually every doctor or nurse in oncology is going to respond: "eat a balanced diet...reactionscomments
Is a Wellness Coach Right for You? (Part II)Paula Payne of High Point, NC, has spent much of her life pursuing her passion for helping others live well. She now...reactionscomments
Always Ask About Biomarker TestingI started a group on Facebook for patients, by patients. We only allow lung cancer patients in this group, no caregivers or...reactions5comments
My First Round of Stereotactic Radiation TherapyI completed the five rounds of recommended radiation over the course of two weeks. My parents live in Atlanta near the hospital...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Participation Contrasted with Standard of Care TreatmentsBack in 2013, I opted to join a clinical trial. My first-line chemotherapy treatments had worked briefly, but once we stopped the...reactionscomments
I Was 46 Years OldWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I was young - only 46 years old. The day I was diagnosed, I kept...reactions1comment
My Experience Attending IASLC WCLC 2019I attended the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's 2019 World Conference on Lung Cancer (IASLC WCLC) last month in...reactionscomments
Take Care of the Dying Stuff so You Can Focus on LivingOctober marked 8 years of my life living with stage 4 lung cancer. At stage 4 all treatment is intended to be...reactions6comments
Eyes, Vision Changes, and Cancer TherapyCancer treatment has so many side effects. Some pleasant, some unpleasant. An unexpected side effect is changes in your vision. I have been in...reactionscomments
Cancer and the HolidaysThanksgiving and Christmas are my most favorite times of the year. I love the gatherings, the cooking, the decorating, the shopping, the...reactions2comments
Cancer, Insurance, and YouDid you cringe when you read the title of this article? I did when I wrote it. Dealing with insurance is one...reactions4comments
Advocacy Improves My Cognitive Impairment Caused By My Brain TumorI was diagnosed with lung cancer with metastasis to the brain five years ago. Now my cancer is under control. My body...reactionscomments
Tips for Eating Right During Lung Cancer TreatmentThere is a lot to consider when going through lung cancer treatment, and sometimes healthy eating can go by the wayside. However...reactionscomments
Opdivo: My ExperienceI am a member of many Facebook groups that involve lung cancer, cancer support, and bladder cancer. I have noticed in recent...reactions1comment
Getting More Out of Your Recovery?A pulmonary function test (PFT) is done as part of the staging and diagnosis of lung cancer. At a patient education summit...reactionscomments
Skincare and CancerUpon beginning my chemo tablet of Tagrisso, I developed a pesky skin rash. It was only on my chin, chest, and back...reactionscomments
What My Rash Has Taught MeI have certainly learned a few things through the process of dealing with my latest, nagging side-effect. This persistent rash, covering me...reactionscomments
