Why I Got A PortI got my port placed in 2016 when I was participating in a clinical trial in Boston traveling back and forth from...reactions14comments
Advocate Spotlight: LalaineLungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Lalaine who...reactionscomments
Advocacy Looks Different For EveryoneI just surpassed 8 years of living with lung cancer during lung cancer awareness month. That month is in November for those who...reactions1comment
Disparities in Lung Cancer Biomarker TestingLung cancer treatment has made astounding progress in the past 10 years with advancements in precision medicine which includes biomarker testing, targeted...reactions1comment
Damaged GoodsIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished...reactions3comments
The Overwhelm of Multiple DoctorsI have been frequenting the doctor’s office this year. Not because of my cancer specifically, but because of other things. Earlier in...reactions6comments
What's Next?I put my younger son’s final class picture in a frame that I purchased when he started kindergarten. This picture frame has...reactionscomments
A Letter to a Friend (And Reminder to Myself)Coming out in public about my cancer diagnosis has allowed me to reconnect with distant family and friends from my past. Because I...reactionscomments
Not Today Rona (Part 2)Read the beginning of Samantha's story in Not Today Rona (Part 1). Suddenly, there was a shortage of toilet paper. After the first...reactionscomments
I Tried to Donate BloodWhen diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer I was told patients cannot donate blood. The concern, if I understand it correctly, is...reactions1comment
Personalized Medicine Requires Getting PersonalAs Patch Adams said, “You treat a disease you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win no...reactions2comments
Community Spotlight: NancyNancy was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013 and has since found support through various lung cancer communities. This is Nancy's story...reactionscomments
Remembering Dustin "Screech" DiamondOn January 21, 2021, the public found out that former child star Dustin "Screech" Diamond was diagnosed with stage 4 small cell...reactions2comments
How to Deal with Advocacy "Fatigue" When Telling Patients’ StoriesOn this lung cancer land, people often asked “Is it ok to share your story about lung cancer?”, especially when you want...reactions2comments
World Cancer Day 2021: What We Wish Others KnewOver the years, we have had countless conversations in our community about what we wish people knew about life with cancer. We...reactions2comments
Not Today Rona (Part 1)Well, 2020 has to be the craziest and worst year I've experienced in my life. And one day, I want to look...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Advocacy OpportunitiesBeing a lung cancer advocate is very important, but it does not always look the same for everyone. An advocate is a...reactionscomments
My Seven Year CancerversaryI was diagnosed seven years ago, on December 26, 2013. In past years, I have celebrated my cancerversary with my family by...reactions5comments
Fresh Air: A Place for Lung Cancer SupportThere are so many lung cancer groups available to join in Facebook it can be overwhelming. When you are first diagnosed, it's like...reactionscomments
