Community Spotlight: NancyNancy was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013 and has since found support through various lung cancer communities. This is Nancy's story...reactionscomments
How to Deal with Advocacy "Fatigue" When Telling Patients’ StoriesOn this lung cancer land, people often asked “Is it ok to share your story about lung cancer?”, especially when you want...reactions2comments
World Cancer Day 2021: What We Wish Others KnewOver the years, we have had countless conversations in our community about what we wish people knew about life with cancer. We...reactions2comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Advocacy OpportunitiesBeing a lung cancer advocate is very important, but it does not always look the same for everyone. An advocate is a...reactionscomments
Fresh Air: A Place for Lung Cancer SupportThere are so many lung cancer groups available to join in Facebook it can be overwhelming. When you are first diagnosed, it's like...reactionscomments
New Health Project: Keeping It RealIn most of my articles, I talk about the numerous negative impacts that my particular brand of chronic illness has had on...reactions2comments
Scan Day AnticsThe hopeful yet anxious filled day known as scan day. In November, I embarked on scan set number 10. I don’t know...reactions2comments
Community Spotlight: Rhonda (Part 2)Since her diagnosis in 2019, Rhonda has been on different treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy to treat her late-stage lung cancer. This...reactionscomments
Community Spotlight: Rhonda (Part 1)Since her diagnosis in 2019, Rhonda has been on different treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy to treat her late-stage lung cancer. This...reactionscomments
It's About Moments and MilestonesI attended the International Association of Lung Cancer's (IASLC) World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Toronto at the end of September...reactionscomments
More on Dating and CancerSince Josh and I broke up, I really got into painting. I couldn't do much because of COVID, and still can't, so I...reactionscomments
Navigating ChemoThis is the second time I’ve had chemo in my seven years of living with stage IV lung cancer. I’m so thankful...reactions4comments
Deciding Where To Get TreatedMaking the decision about where to be treated for cancer is very personal. Do you go to a major cancer treatment center...reactions3comments
Grieving in the FightIn a previous article, Battling Cancer With A Loved One, I mentioned my sweet friend who was battling breast cancer and how...reactions2comments
Two Plus Two Does Not Always Equal FourWhen you talk about having lung cancer or being diagnosed with lung cancer, the story is not always the same. The perception...reactions5comments
Practicing Ping Shuai Gong, A Chinese Exercise and MeditationPing Shuai Gong (PSG, 平甩功) is a Qigong exercise that originates from China. Through my exercise PSG for several months, I found...reactions4comments
The 2020 StrokeOn September 17th, 2020, I had a stroke. I didn't know that you could have a stroke without feeling it, but you...reactions5comments
Seasonal Affective DisorderThe winter months can bring plenty of things we enjoy: hot cocoa, fuzzy slippers, lots of cookies, and time with family and...reactionscomments
Seat at the Table with Mac and CheeseI have a love-hate relationship with the holidays because like so many, I start to reflect on the reality of the many...reactions9comments