Living

A cancer diagnosis changes everything, and people who have been through it often feel scared, unsure, and alone. But in times of trouble, a strong group of people who have...

Even though I was diagnosed with lung cancer when I was 30 years old in 2014, I went on a spectacular journey to Ireland in September 2023, just before I...

I have personally felt a bit down since putting away the Christmas decorations and going into this new year. New year, new beginnings and what also seemed like the longest...

Humans tend to compare themselves against others on countless levels, like career, money, and family. Cancer patients are no exception and compare things such as cancer types, stages, side effects...

To process the dos and don'ts of staying in good health is complicated. So, what does that mean? What exactly is good health if you've been afflicted with lung cancer...

Today will be a day I won't soon forget. It's the reason I've recently stepped back from lung cancer advocacy work. I have moved to Jacksonville, FL and am only...

Being diagnosed with lung cancer is a life-altering experience, one that moves people to a whirlwind of emotions, uncertainties, and challenges. As a long-term survivor, often referred to as a...

January is a month after all the holiday celebrations, gatherings, and vacations. But for me, this marks the start of my fifth year taking the same TKI for my type...

As we said goodbye to 2023, I find myself reflecting on the incredible cancer journey last year. I feel the urge for cancer research advocacy because my life depends on...

Everyone knows dating with cancer is hard, especially when you have children at home. I swear I've kissed enough frogs to be one myself.  My daughter moved to college this...

It’s fair to say the courage and strength that is required to face lung cancer can be daunting. The way this cancer tends to spread or getting a late diagnosis...

I have recently moved and I've found that I can't even pay my medical bills with my whole Social Security check. Since moving here, I haven't been able to find any odd...

As the holiday season concludes, many of us find ourselves amidst the post-celebration calm, reflecting on the joys of family, relaxation, and the spirit of giving. In the wake of...

As I sit down to reflect on this holiday season, it strikes me that this marks my 10th holiday season since my lung cancer diagnosis. A decade of celebrations, each...

Being diagnosed with lung cancer puts a severe mental strain on us on top of other issues going on with us. I often wonder how I am getting through all...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering experience, filled with emotional and physical challenges. During this difficult journey, music has become a powerful source of solace, inspiration, and emotional...

Positive outlooks can be viewed in various ways. I can imagine being told you have lung cancer or some debilitating lung-related condition can open an awareness you may not have...

The first time I heard the words “You have lung cancer,” my life changed so quickly. All I could think of at that moment was how on earth I would...

The holiday season doesn’t always find us full of good cheer and warmth. Many are grieving the loss of loved ones and often their own health. Especially those of us...

Receiving a lung cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event that can have lasting effects on one's mental health. After years of actively participating in the lung cancer survivor community, it...