Reflections of Two Caregivers: Patti & YolandaThis article was co-authored by Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo and Patti Henry. Both Yolanda and Patti lost their mothers to lung cancer. They share a conversation they had about caring for and...reactions10comments
Feeling A Little Meh LatelyIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished member of LungCancer.net and a source of inspiration, Lisa generously...reactions8comments
Why Exercise Is A Partner?As we get older or old enough to do our own research; well, that opens up a floodgate of constant learning and understanding how components of life work. Lung cancer...reactions2comments
The Little ThingsI recently participated in a young adult cancer conference. Due to the pandemic, the conference was held virtually. Put on by Elephants and Tea and Lacuna Loft, the conference was...reactionscomments
Feeling Fragile? It's Ok!!I am fragile. I feel really flimsy and delicate lately. This is real talk in the raw. Sometimes I can't put a finger on why I feeling so sluggish, worn...reactions1comment
Accomplishment and LossMy initial plan for this article was to write about a recent accomplishment of the EGFR Resisters Lung Cancer Patient group: namely, the successful awarding of two grants of $200,000...reactions3comments
Family HistoryEditor's Note: The following article was written by Carly Ornstein, National Director of Lung Cancer Education at the American Lung Association. “Radical Acceptance rests on letting go of the illusion...reactionscomments
Why Is Lung Cancer Awareness Not Important?I've been surviving lung cancer for over 8 years now. I can't even begin to count the number of people, friends, that I've lost. And seeing the pain in the families...reactionscomments
Switzerland's Best Kept SecretA cancer diagnosis automatically makes life more challenging and living in a foreign country compounds that. Having to navigate the medical system in a language that is not my mother...reactions4comments
Yes, I SmokedThis article is not written to seek support like, "hang in there" or "I'm sorry you are going through this." It is not my goal to make you uncomfortable about...reactions4comments
Putting Aside My Working LifeMy targeted oral treatment has significantly controlled my brain metastasis and shrunk part of my lung tumor. Moreover, the side effects are remarkably manageable. My oncologist advised me to make...reactionscomments
Making Money as a Lung Cancer SurvivorOne of the biggest challenges a lung cancer patient will come across is money. Even with health insurance medical bills add up. There are prescription drug costs and the need...reactionscomments
A Complicated RelationshipLung cancer and asthma are a complicated duo. Asthma can be mild for some, as it was for me for the first few years after being diagnosed. Then lung cancer...reactions3comments
Back to College in COVID TimesMy family and I just came back from a 3-day, 2-night trip to New Jersey. It was the first time in almost a year that we spent the night anywhere...reactionscomments
Juicing for NutrientsI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. Over the last six or so years I have learned a thing or two about weight and other food-related issues. Whether that...reactions2comments
How I'm Handling the Pandemic in 2021This article was written in January 2021. Well, of course, the virus did not end after the new year. In fact, there are more cases than ever. We are patiently...reactionscomments
My Experiences with Clinical TrialsI have participated in two clinical trials within the last six years. As a lung cancer patient, I felt very strongly about my participation in these trials. With that said...reactionscomments
Jumping Into Online Lung Cancer CommunitiesBeing a lung cancer survivor, I have chosen to face my stage 4 lung diagnosis. I have considered my online community groups as my extended family. They are walking the...reactionscomments
Power Outages, Frigid Temps and Lung Cancer Oh My!They say to always be thankful for the little things and that you don’t know what you have until it is gone. One of those being electricity for this Mississippi...reactions1comment
Quality of LifeI remember one of my first appointments with my oncologist I asked her why she chose oncology for a career. Her answer? "I didn't go into oncology to save lives...reactionscomments