Maintaining a Routine in Challenging TimesAs living creatures, we are biologically wired to thrive on routines. Have you ever heard of circadian rhythms? According to the NIH, "circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes...reactionscomments
The Phrase "I'm Fine" From Lung Cancer PatientsIn my view, we live in one of two worlds which consists of healthy people or cancer patients. Here, healthy people do not have serious or terminal diseases, and cancer...reactions5comments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities ActLiving with a chronic disease, like cancer, can sometimes make it difficult to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many workers are reluctant to speak to their employers...reactionscomments
Needs and Wants Without RegretsIt 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...reactions2comments
Chemo Cranium ChallengeAre you a supporter of medical marijuana? Are you on the fence about it? Or, are you dead set against it? If you are dead set against it, please keep an open...reactions4comments
Community Spotlight: James (Part 2)James Petzing has been living with lung cancer since 2017. After everything he's been through first with his neck cancer and now his lung cancer, he is dedicated to telling...reactions2comments
Community Spotlight: James (Part 1)James Petzing is a retired 59 year old professional poker player living in Las Vegas. Before retirement, he worked at a high-end steak and seafood restaurant and martini lounge in...reactionscomments
10 Tips to Making the Best of SummerSummer means family and fun. There’s usually lots of food involved. Vacationing and a whole lot of sunshine. Many of us have to be careful when it comes to the...reactionscomments
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you may be also wondering: What if my diagnosis...reactions1comment
Pardon My Rant...But Hear Me OutThere are several things that I wish medical oncologists would share with us before we receive treatment. These are not life and death issues but they do tend to contribute...reactions2comments
Be Informed: Roundup of Advocacy Meetings and Events (Summer and Fall)Learn more about lung cancer advocacy events in Be Informed: Roundup of Advocacy Meetings and Events (Winter and Spring). June 15-16 is when the G02 annual Lung Cancer Voices Summit...reactionscomments
Be Informed: Roundup of Advocacy Meetings and Events (Winter and Spring)Every gathering of lung cancer advocates is uniquely wonderful. It’s a time to meet fellow advocates perhaps for the first time after knowing them only through social media. It’s an...reactionscomments
Cancer In ReverseTo say that we're living in unprecedented times is an understatement. From one day to the next, our lives have been turned upside down and the collective anxiety is palpable...reactions3comments
Media Tips and Points for Lung Cancer Advocates (Part 2)Read about the value of media training for lung cancer advocates in Dusty's article Media Tips and Points for Lung Cancer Advocates (Part 1)...reactionscomments
Media Tips and Points for Lung Cancer AdvocatesThis is a pivotal time for lung cancer advocacy. The statistics -- though far from acceptable -- are finally moving in our favor. The American Cancer Society’s annual Facts and...reactionscomments
Advocacy Improves My Cognitive Impairment Caused By My Brain TumorI was diagnosed with lung cancer with metastasis to the brain five years ago. Now my cancer is under control. My body has adjusted to this new normal with the...reactionscomments
When Opportunity Knocks You've Got To AnswerIt 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...reactionscomments
Understanding Social Security Disability BenefitsLiving with a chronic health condition like cancer can have a huge impact on your life. Unfortunately, despite advanced treatments and laws to protect us from discrimination in the workplace...reactionscomments
Why We Need to Tell Our Stories of Living with Lung CancerOften, when I tell a new acquaintance that I am living with lung cancer, I am met with disbelief. I am asked: YOU have lung cancer? Not enough of the...reactions1comment
Tell Congress to Fund Research Fairly (Part 2)In Tell Congress to Fund Research Fairly (Part 1), Dusty breaks down the numbers and explains why lung cancer research needs increased funding. Lung cancer comes out the loser here...reactionscomments
