Side By Side With The Power of GratitudeOnce again, I am reminded to have the right attitude for another year. Being grateful keeps my eyes away from what I...reactionscomments
Being Positive: Is It Always Good?I recently came across a video of a cancer patient. It was titled “Toxic Positivity Doesn’t Cure Cancer.” I was curious to...reactions5comments
TraditionsI’ve been asked if I have started or created any traditions since my diagnosis. At first, no, I thought, but as I...reactions1comment
Navigating Transportation Barriers to Cancer CareReceiving different treatments at various appointments is a huge part of fighting cancer. However, keeping up with these commitments can be pretty...reactions2comments
Traveling Around the World as a Lung Cancer PatientI was not very into travel before I got lung cancer, though I used to travel for work every year. At that...reactions8comments
Jack of Most Trades: Appreciating My Unique PassionsI'm not sure what's been going on with me lately. I've wanted to help every person that's crossed my path. Of course...reactions1comment
The Friend Who Got Me Through My Lung Cancer DiagnosisMany will say their spouse, children, kids, family member, or a best friend helped them during their lung cancer diagnosis. I agree...reactionscomments
Why You Should Join a Support GroupI know what you’re thinking: “I would never go to a support group! Why would I want to sit around with a...reactionscomments
We're Headed to Disney!As a child, I never dreamed of going to Disney. We were not short on vacations; Disney just was not one of...reactions2comments
Approaching My "Big" CancerversaryI'm not one for big celebrations as a rule. Never have been. Birthdays come and go with barely a nod. Parties...well, let's...reactions4comments
Survivorship Part II: Get a Life PlanAs we covered in Part One of this article, a cancer survivorship plan developed by your medical team is a necessary tool...reactionscomments
What Are All Those Scans, Anyway?Most of us are familiar with the X-ray and Ultrasound, but there are more imaging scan options that many patients will receive...reactionscomments
Deena's ConfessionAs LCAM comes to an end I need to make a confession and apology. I firmly believe the destructive stigma associated with...reactions16comments
Patients Gathering in Raleigh for LiveLung Small Cell Lung Cancer SummitThe Dusty Joy Foundation, or LiveLung, is hosting the first ever inaugural Small Cell Lung Cancer Summit from April 18-19, 2023. It...reactions4comments
Mesothelioma vs. Lung Cancer - What’s the Difference?Mesothelioma and lung cancer, while both cancerous, have very distinct differences. You may have heard your doctor talk about mesothelioma during the...reactionscomments
Senior Night - A BlessingWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, my daughter Karley was only 7 years old. Shortly after she turned eight, her father...reactions2comments
Reflecting on My CancerversaryNovember was a busy month for me, but there was a lot to celebrate and a lot for me to be thankful...reactions4comments
Managing Long-Term SurvivorshipThe concept of long-term survival was not even a consideration when Gregory Kalemkarian, M.D. started his oncology practice. Dr Kalemkarian spoke to...reactionscomments
All It Takes is LungsIt’s October. Is there anyone who does not know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? I know that if I watched...reactions2comments
Call to Action! Need for Advocacy at Cancer Center Resource RoomsWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, I wanted to learn as much as I could about my disease. I was...reactions1comment
