The Chemo Port Decision: Why Lung Cancer Patients Should Consider the 'Fake Vein'Yesterday during my treatment I met a lady who was worried about getting “stuck” so that she could get her chemotherapy administration...reactions10comments
The Language of Cancer -- Part 2Learning you have cancer is one of the biggest shocks you will experience in your life. And, while you are still reeling...reactions1comment
Ready or Not, the Holidays are ComingBoy! I don't know how you feel about it, but for me, this year has sped by like a bullet. I cannot...reactions5comments
Lung Plushie, Pin & Stickers Giveaway! Now ClosedThe Lung Plushie, Pin & Stickers Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and...reactionscomments
The Power of Stories: Launching a New Book and Documentary on The JourneyAs part of The Journey, I am thrilled to share the upcoming release of The ABCs of Lung Cancer for Patients and...reactionscomments
Decision on TreatmentsI’ve been asked by newly diagnosed lung cancer patients how did I decide on my treatments. This is a good question because...reactionscomments
My Lung Cancer StoryIt was 2014, I was 46 and I was in the best shape of my life. Then I started wheezing in June...reactions1comment
Feeling HopelessBack in November of 2014, when I was diagnosed with stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer, I felt like there was no...reactionscomments
Decisions About My TreatmentsMy fellow lung cancer survivors have asked me if I make decisions on my treatment. I would say "yes and no", but...reactionscomments
ALK Positive and Biomarker TestingWhen I was diagnosed my husband learned about biomarker testing while he was doing research online about lung cancer. So, when I...reactions1comment
ALK Positive: My 10-Year Lung Cancer Journey & The Power of Biomarker TestingWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, I felt completely lost. It was like my whole world turned upside down in...reactionscomments
Combating Cancer Related FatigueSometimes when our lives are so busy and full, we may wonder, why do we even sleep? Sleep is, in fact, as...reactions1comment
Community Views: How Can People Support Us?Receiving a cancer diagnosis is hard. All of a sudden, you have to shift your focus. Taking care of your health becomes...reactions3comments
Balancing A Healthy Diet During Lung Cancer TreatmentProper nutrition to support your body during lung cancer treatment is essential to help maintain strength and well-being. That is because your...reactions1comment
Comfort Foods After Lung Cancer Treatment: What Community Members RecommendDiet and nutrition can be a worry for those undergoing treatment for lung cancer. Eating can sometimes feel like a chore due...reactions3comments
Why There Is Still a Tumor in My LungThere seems to be a popular misconception that, having been treated for lung cancer, the tumor in my lung should have been...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
When A Fighting Spirit MattersHaving a chronic lung disease paves a path to lit your fighting spirit. The majority of survivors including myself choose to fight...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
Losing Your Hair From ChemoWhen I started chemotherapy back in 2014, I knew the possibility of losing my hair. I was so worried about losing my...reactions6comments
