Remembering Ivy ElkinsWe are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Health Leader Ivy Elkins passed away on June 23, 2024, at the...reactionscomments
Health Leader Answers: Mental Health From Diagnosis to TreatmentWe asked some of our Health Leaders about their experiences managing their mental health and relationships after being diagnosed with lung cancer...reactionscomments
When Cancer Interrupts Your Life: How to CopeI recently heard a lady that was recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer state that she was tired of cancer interrupting her...reactions2comments
Reprogramming StigmaHow do and can we change the stigma that is strongly placed when we speak about lung cancer? It was suggested that...reactionscomments
Coping With My Symptoms As They ComeHaving stage 4 lung cancer may be incurable but my effective treatment and ongoing care has led me living a better quality...reactions4comments
Hearing the Word “Stable”At my recent quarterly scans, I heard the word “stable” once again. This journey can bring so much uncertainty and often confusion...reactions5comments
From Diagnosis to Greek AdventuresWhen I was diagnosed, I didn't think I would be able to travel and see the places I'd dreamed about. But I...reactionscomments
The Perspective Shift of My LifeI learned that I had cancer in October of 2017. I felt like I was melting, that my body was literally sinking...reactionscomments
Stigma and Lung CancerI understand why so many people that are diagnosed with lung cancer don’t want to tell people. The stigma of lung cancer...reactions9comments
Understanding Hospice and Palliative CareThe words spoken by my mother that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer hit differently. It was such a back and...reactionscomments
What About the Caregivers?When someone is diagnosed with lung cancer, the focus is all on that individual, which is understandable because that person's life has...reactions2comments
Taking Care of My Mental HealthAs the years go by, boosting my mental health remains one of my priorities for survivorship. As I navigate my life with...reactions1comment
Lung Cancer Didn’t Win; I Won!I was diagnosed with lung cancer back in 2014, and through this journey, I was afraid of lung cancer winning. Then I...reactions4comments
Difference in OpinionsOne thing is for sure when facing any health condition, especially lung cancer, is that everyone has an opinion. Sometimes, opinions are...reactionscomments
Finding Hope With Lung CancerWhether you have been on the journey for a while or just starting out on this unknown path. Hearing that you have...reactions1comment
My Travel Goals While Prioritizing TreatmentIn September of last year, I traveled to the ancient cities of Rome and Pisa, Italy. The nine-hour flight on each way...reactionscomments
My Lung Cancer Alteration of ALK GeneLittle did I know that we were all born with the ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) gene, but mine had an alteration. At...reactions4comments
My Survivorship Comes With Longstanding Side EffectsAnother year of facing my side effects head-on for my survival. I agree that being a survivor is personal. One size fits...reactionscomments
The Importance of Proactive Health ManagementTo get through the complicated process of having lung cancer, its best to be responsible about managing your health. When you have...reactionscomments
Recent Family Visit From MexicoA few years ago, my half-sister, niece, and great-niece visited me from Mexico. I was so happy because I hadn’t seen them...reactionscomments
