Not Today Rona (Part 2)Read the beginning of Samantha's story in Not Today Rona (Part 1). Suddenly, there was a shortage of toilet paper. After the first...reactionscomments
Saying Goodbye and Thank You to a Hard YearIn January 2020, my radiation and medical oncologists said, "I belong to a group of 5% of lung cancer patients who are...reactions7comments
A Hard Truth and Facing ItMy name is Ashley and I am deeply depressed. There! I said it. Saying this for the first time out loud to...reactions7comments
Why I Choose To WorkI have always stayed busy by working and when I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer I found that I could...reactions2comments
Slow Cooker and Meal Prep MealsLet's face it! We are all busy and when we aren't busy, we are tired. Sometimes the last thing we want to...reactions2comments
Storming The HillIn 2017, I went to the U.S capitol to “storm the hill”. Lung cancer alliance (now combined with the Bonnie Addario Foundation...reactions4comments
My 4th time with Lung CancerIn 2010 I had my lung cancer diagnosis and had my left lower lobe removed. No chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Boy, I...reactionscomments
It's Easy To Get FrustratedI found myself getting frustrated with the pharmacy technician the other day. I am a somewhat quiet person but when it comes...reactions4comments
That Amazing Word...I heard that amazing word one more time. What is that word that you speak of? I am so glad that you...reactions2comments
My Family’s COVID ShotsAs a lung cancer patient, I am at a higher chance for a more severe impact of COVID-19 should I get sick...reactions3comments
I Am Stronger Than the Cancer That Tried to Kill MeCliches become useful because they reference important life lessons and truths in just a few words. There are two cliches that embody...reactions8comments
Insurance ObstaclesWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I never would have imagined all the health insurance details that I would come across...reactionscomments
Melanoma Stage IV in 2012My melanoma had progressed to my brain, both lungs, liver, kidney, gallbladder, left adrenal gland, and spinal cord. Three Gamma Knife radiations...reactionscomments
Cancer ScarsThere is a song from the nineties by the band Goo Goo dolls called “name”. In this song, there is a lyric...reactions5comments
CLOSED Disturbed Sleep Research OpportunityThis study is closed and no longer recruiting. Arizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study...reactionscomments
How to Find FriendsI started a self-grown journey in May 2021. I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer six years ago. I gave a...reactions2comments
From Burnout to ReflectionI was experiencing burnout at the beginning of May. This is not the first burnout I experienced, but it was the first...reactions1comment
Tough DecisionsAs an adult, we make tough decisions regularly. I feel that I have made quite a few since I was diagnosed with...reactions3comments
Reflection on Tokyo 2020 Olympic GamesTokyo 2020 Olympic Games opened on July 23, 2021, one year after the planned date because of the pandemic. I become very...reactions2comments
A New Family MilestoneIn my marriage, there are many milestones my family chooses to celebrate. To name a few of these are wedding anniversary, Mother’s...reactionscomments
