Having Covid and Lung CancerWhen the COVID-19 surge first started, and many were getting sick, I remember friends and family telling me I had to be extra careful and that I needed to stay... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Extra Movement During TreatmentI am still on my first targeted therapy treatment but on a lower dose so my hemoglobin count can go back to normal level. In addition, my blood sugar count... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
HealtheVoices Conference 2023I was invited to attend the HealtheVoices Conference 2023, hosted by Johnson and Johnson, last year. I had the wonderful opportunity to attend my first HealtheVoices Conference. Given the significant... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating After DiagnosisWhen I was younger, it wasn't hard to date. By the time I turned 33 and had been diagnosed with lung cancer, my life had been a blur. Suddenly, my... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Sometimes I Feel FrustratedLiving with lung cancer is rough. Many look at me and tell me, “Juanita, you look so good,” or “You look so well.” But they don’t know what I’m going... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
HealththeVoices 2023I had the pleasure of attending this year's HealtheVoices conference, sponsored through Johnson and Johnson. The premise of HealtheVoices is to bring together online health advocates from a wide spectrum... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Proud MamaAnyone who really knows me and has traveled the journey with me knows that God and my daughter come first. It seems like yesterday I was being told I had about... By Samantha Mixon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Bedside Manner MattersI’ve written prior on the importance of a good doctor and patient partnership. Unfortunately, there can be missing pieces for both parties for whatever reason. Let’s talk about what is... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My 8th Year CancerversaryI had my 8th-year cancerversary this past June, and it was a significant milestone. For the past five years that my lung cancer has been stable, I kept reflecting on... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
A Decade with Lung Cancer: Reflecting on Life's Twists and TurnsIn April 2014, my life took an unexpected turn when I received a lung cancer diagnosis. As I approach my ten-year cancer anniversary, I find myself reflecting on the roller... By Diane Spry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Retirement PlansBefore I got diagnosed, I had big plans for when I retired, but that changed in November 2014. Now I wonder what’s going to happen to me when my husband... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cancer Advocacy Through VideosI have had lung cancer for eight years. One thing that puzzled me is how few people who were not affected by cancer knew about the lives of cancer patients... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Missing Question LinkIt is clear that many people who have experienced a diagnosis walk in question mode for one reason or another. Questions, by all means, are a good thing; however, do... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Beyond My ControlBefore my diagnosis, there was stuff way beyond my control. After my diagnosis, my life has changed. My journey with lung cancer poses things that are out of my control... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Family BondsNot too long ago, my half-sister Laura, my niece Ana, and my great-niece came to visit me and my family from Monterrey, Mexico. It was such a joy to see... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This or That: Lung Cancer and Self-IdentityBecause of the uniqueness of each person with lung cancer, the effects of lung cancer will also be different for each person. We're interested in hearing more about your journey... By LungCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cultivating Joy ConstantlyEveryone wants to be happy, even the people living with lung cancer. But it is not always easy, especially on my part. I have realized it is a never-ending cultivating... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Searching for the Answer to My Cancer PuzzleI am 70 years old. 11 years ago I was diagnosed with male breast cancer. I had a mastectomy and did 12 weeks of chemo followed by 5 years of... By Joeraku1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Taking Chances After DiagnosisAfter I found out that I was ALK-positive for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), I decided to take chances because life is too short not to. I wanted to experience... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is Within My ControlEven before I found out I had lung cancer, there were many things I couldn't have prevented. The addition and persistence of cancer only make matters worse. One of my... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments