My Bright Outlook From Diagnosis and BeyondThe first time I heard the words “You have lung cancer,” my life changed so quickly. All I could think of at...reactionscomments
Navigating the Holiday SeasonThe holiday season doesn’t always find us full of good cheer and warmth. Many are grieving the loss of loved ones and...reactions2comments
The Importance of Stepping Back: Preserving Mental Health in Long-Term Lung Cancer SurvivorsReceiving a lung cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event that can have lasting effects on one's mental health. After years of actively...reactions2comments
Journaling and Lung CancerI remember people telling me to journal after my diagnosis. They said it helps you get your feelings out and is good...reactionscomments
Co-Existing Emotions With SurvivorshipHuman beings express different emotions. Valid emotions coexist with us and become part of our lives. However, emotions are felt stronger while...reactions5comments
The Importance of Staying Active: The Effects of Travel on the Mind for Lung Cancer PatientsWhen faced with a lung cancer diagnosis, it is crucial to prioritize both physical and mental well-being. While the physical limitations imposed...reactions10comments
When You Live LongerEditor's Note: This article contains sensitive content related to alcoholism, which may be distressing for some readers. It is a blessing to...reactions12comments
A Journey of Joy From September to DecemberSeptember 1 to December 31 is filled with hay rides, pumpkins, spooky delights, Thanksgiving, snowy landscapes, and the enchantment of Christmas trees...reactions2comments
Reflecting on Smoking and Lung CancerSince I have had lung cancer, I, with other lung cancer patients and caregivers, have been shouting out that smoking can cause...reactions18comments
The Unforeseen Outcomes of a Cancer DiagnosisLife is an intricate tapestry of experiences, both joyous and challenging. While it is undeniable that cancer brings immense pain and suffering...reactions2comments
Six Years of Surviving and ThrivingPlease join me in celebrating six years of a stable journey of stage 4, inoperable non-small cell lung cancer. When I was...reactions10comments
Advocacy as a Care PartnerThe way I was introduced to lung cancer was by my mother being diagnosed shortly after her demise. It was then that...reactionscomments
My Ride With Lung CancerReflecting on my diagnosis, I had many questions in my mind. My mind went so crazy that I felt hopeless with my...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Self-AdvocacyWe asked our advocates, "What does self-advocacy mean to you?" and here is what they had to say. Lalaine: "Self-advocacy for me...reactions4comments
The Impact of Lung Cancer GroupsThe beautiful part of my healing is opening space for new people living with lung cancer to enter my life. My heart...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Self-AdvocacyReceiving a diagnosis of lung cancer can be incredibly overwhelming, as it brings an increased level of fear and uncertainty. However, during...reactionscomments
Nurturing Mental Health in the Face of CancerLiving with a cancer diagnosis can be an incredibly challenging journey, both physically and mentally. However, being a dreamer can prove to...reactionscomments
Travel Is My Therapy"To travel is to live” is a quote I hold dearly in my heart. During the pandemic, traveling was difficult and restricted...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
