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Since Josh and I broke up, I really got into painting. I couldn't do much because of COVID, and still can't, so I needed something to calm my mind. I have thoroughly...

I am and have always been a very religious person. Growing up in the bible belt has instilled a sense of purpose for my life, regardless of what happens. But...

Now that we are all living under the threat of COVID-19, clinical trials have become a topic of daily discussions for everyone. When will we have a vaccine? Why can’t...

The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...

Editor’s Note: This article discusses relationship abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK...

Many people with lung cancer have found that the journey gets easier when they find a quote, motto, or mantra they connect with. Repeating these words every day can bring...

In early spring before brakes were put on virtually everyone’s meetings and plans for 2020, I had the opportunity to attend the Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer Conference in Santa...

So, how does this make any sense? I had a pulmonologist see me in the hospital when I was there for the week I was admitted and having all kinds...

Early this month I invited ladies from Norway, England, Singapore, USA, and Canada on a Zoom call to talk about their experiences with marriage, relationships, dating, and sex after lung...

When I was diagnosed with cancer, some of the other things that I feared or dealt with paled a bit. I didn’t fear cancer anymore because I had it and...

Since Josh and I broke up in February, and restrictions became tougher for those of us who are immunocompromised, I found myself quite lonely. We made our final break in July...

At the Zoom meeting early this month, I invited three ladies to talk about the changes in their experiences about marriage, relationships, dating, and sex due to lung cancer. I...

Besides having to go through chemotherapy, the hardest thing about cancer is fighting the fear. It doesn’t matter where you are in your cancer journey. Recently diagnosed, 3 years in...

Last summer, I was preparing for my older son’s departure for his freshman year at a university over 800 miles away. While I shopped for dorm necessities, attended local meet-ups...

Deciding to talk – or not talk – about your lung cancer can be a very personal decision. For some, it makes sense to only share your details with your...

I was diagnosed with lung cancer five years ago. After three years of struggling with all the symptoms of lung cancer and the side effect of the treatment, I had...

Cancer invades our bodies. In some cases, it overtakes our bodies. Yesterday I learned that I will remain on Taxotere indefinitely. It is my new maintenance drug. The dose has been...

Read the beginning of Dusty's story in A Life Well Lived (Part 1). Many of us spend countless hours doing advocacy work. This is not a job. It is a...

My friend Karla was murdered. I am still reeling from the shock. Karla was a lung cancer advocate. We met about eight years ago, not long after her husband Russ...

I'm a visual type of person and always want to express myself through paint and drawing. However, since my childhood, I was convinced that I could not paint or draw...