Living

As 2019 comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the positive and negative things that have happened this past year which have impacted my life. On the positive...

It's been over a month since the completion of the stereotactic radiation to my upper right lobe. I had SBRT in 2013 to my lower right lobe. This area of...

I have always enjoyed the holidays. I love the food for Thanksgiving. Yum, all that delicious food and pies. I'm getting hungry thinking about it. What would Thanksgiving be without...

It seems morbid to think of having a funny moment with cancer, but there has to be some room to laugh about the business it presents. The tears I have...

We all expect changes in our bodies as we age, but wow! I feel like I’m constantly looking in the mirror and asking the stranger staring back at me “what...

I am on a patient advisory board for my medical clinic. We decided to become part of Imerman Angels, a group that offers mentor support for cancer patients and caregivers...

It 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...

Do as I say -- not as I do. I have always been honest with my triumphs and failures since beginning my cancer journey almost six years ago. Last January...

Religion and spirituality often become a topic of conversation when it relates to a stage IV lung cancer diagnosis. How many times have you been in someone’s prayers or added...

In October of 2010, I received my stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis. My prognosis then was 10-15 months which I began living in three-month increments. That's the time between each thoracic...

I recently attended an event for patients and caregivers at my cancer center in honor of November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month. While I was there, one of the thoracic...

I've been on my first-line treatment for stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer for over 6 years now. I have the positive EGFR mutation and this mutation made me eligible...

While way too many diagnoses of lung cancer are being made among non-smokers, many of those diagnosed with the disease are current smokers. Hearing the words, “You have lung cancer,”...

In the past several months, our lung cancer community has suffered some devastating blows. We have lost quite a few of our most energetic and exciting advocates. Even with all the...

As LCAM comes to an end I need to make a confession and apology. I firmly believe the destructive stigma associated with a diagnosis of lung cancer must be eliminated...

I recently had the opportunity to serve on a patient advisory board with a pharmaceutical company. There were 13 patients at the meeting and several representatives from the pharma industry...

I completed the five rounds of recommended radiation over the course of two weeks. My parents live in Atlanta near the hospital I use so I stayed with them for...

I recently listened to the West Wing Podcast, founded in 2016 by the oncologist Dr. Jack West, a lung cancer specialist. This podcast interviewed various oncologists, radiologist, and sergeants about...

Paula Payne of High Point, NC, has spent much of her life pursuing her passion for helping others live well. She now is dedicated to supporting cancer survivors. Read the...

Thanksgiving and Christmas are my most favorite times of the year. I love the gatherings, the cooking, the decorating, the shopping, the crisp air, the holiday candles, the Christmas music...