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
Being NED: My StoryI’m in quite a few lung cancer groups on Facebook, and I often read how some members wish they were NED for...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
Bugged by Lung Cancer?For the past several weeks, I have been focused intently on insects. They have invaded my space as well as my thoughts...reactionscomments
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer TreatmentCancer treatment is essential for those living with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without their cancer spreading. Unfortunately, these...reactionscomments
A New Day, A New TreatmentHi -- My name is Jennifer and I have been on the immunotherapy Opdivo for 3 years and 10 months. During this...reactions5comments
My SCLC DiagnosisI am 69 now and was diagnosed with Small cell Lung cancer in December 2021, extensive stage. I started chemotherapy and immunotherapy...reactions18comments
Living as a Family With Lung Cancer EverydayI have had NSCLC for almost 6 years now. I truthfully never thought after my original dx I would be alive this...reactions3comments
Chasing a Puppy Led to My Lung Cancer DiagnosisHello! My name is Cathy. This is the first I've gone into detail. I use to keep a journal with all that...reactions2comments
How I Learned I Had Lung CancerFor about 7 months I was seeing an orthopedic doctor and therapist for a pain in my neck which did not get...reactions13comments
Every day is a giftFour years ago I went outside to play my ukulele. My left hand could not hit the strings correctly and would not...reactions7comments
Losing Our Sisters and Brothers in Our Lung Cancer CommunityThroughout my lung cancer journey, I’ve met so many wonderful people who are also fighting lung cancer. With some people, you build...reactions4comments
Help Your Friends Help You, Part ThreeIn the first two parts of this series, I discussed how our friends want to be part of our lung cancer journey...reactions1comment