I'm NED, Now What?I am not a fan of abbreviations when used and not explained. If I am scrolling through a Facebook group and find...reactions6comments
Living With Lung Cancer, Now No Evidence of Disease – Now What?Cancer remission is often called “no evidence of disease” (NED). This means that scans and tests do not detect any cancer in...reactionscomments
My 9-Year CancerversaryThis past December, I celebrated my 9-year cancerversary. While I am obviously thrilled to have lived way longer than I expected when...reactions8comments
You’re on Targeted Therapy? Is That the Same as Immunotherapy?Last week, I went to a checkup appointment for my 85 year old mother and ended up discussing lung cancer with her...reactions3comments
Aromatherapy Helped Me Manage My Lung Cancer Side EffectsHmmm....what? Yep, you read that right. Aromatherapy can be great for your side effects if you have lung cancer. First and foremost, allow me...reactions7comments
Taking Care of My Mental HealthAs the years go by, boosting my mental health remains one of my priorities for survivorship. As I navigate my life with...reactions1comment
Water, My FriendAs someone who has had many types of treatment for lung cancer, I understand firsthand the vital importance of staying hydrated during...reactions3comments
Lung Cancer Resources & Assistance ProgramsWhen you're dealing with lung cancer, the focus is often on managing the cancer -- as it should be! However, other distractions...reactions1comment
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsHearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in...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
Family Discourse and Lung CancerCancer can open up many hot topics regarding diagnosis, care, and survival. Can you function fully or partially? How will the medicine...reactionscomments
Aftercare with Lung CancerSometimes, depending on your healthcare facility, there may or may not be a clear indication of the best aftercare practices after being...reactions1comment
Positive OutlooksPositive outlooks can be viewed in various ways. I can imagine being told you have lung cancer or some debilitating lung-related condition...reactionscomments
Rapid Questions in Lung CancerAre you new or seasoned in your walk with lung cancer? You may now find yourself in a stage of compressing the...reactions6comments
Transitioning DoctorsWhen we discuss our experiences with doctors, the conversation can go through a level of peaks - it's something. Some have had...reactionscomments
Bedside Manner MattersI’ve written prior on the importance of a good doctor and patient partnership. Unfortunately, there can be missing pieces for both parties...reactionscomments
Reflecting Back on Getting the Initial DiagnosisMy first thought was for my family. At first, the words stunned. "Looks like advanced lung cancer, we’ll know more when we...reactions3comments
The Healing Power of Music: Its Significant Role in the Cancer JourneyReceiving a cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering experience, filled with emotional and physical challenges. During this difficult journey, music has become...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer, Exercise, and MisconceptionsTo process the dos and don'ts of staying in good health is complicated. So, what does that mean? What exactly is good...reactions6comments
My Five-Year Cancer Advocacy Journey in Patient Research AdvocacyI can proudly say that I’m a good patient advocate, and I enjoy it. However, after three years on this journey, a...reactionscomments
