Survivor Guilt? Heck No! Survivor Anger!I am angry. Angry that the parents of a seven year old had to beg for two years to get a CT until she was diagnosed stage 4 at age...reactions6comments
To Donate or Not To Donate: American vs. Chinese ViewsIt’s quite a routine for North Americans to donate to charities, but not for Chinese. According to “30 Years of Giving in Canada” published in 2018, levels giving to charities...reactions5comments
I Have Cancer, But It Doesn't Have MeWhen I try to describe my relationship with cancer, I often find it difficult to put it into words. But, I'm going to give it one more try here today...reactions1comment
Our Stories of Hope After a Lung Cancer DiagnosisMany don't know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women worldwide. The funding received is less than any other cancer per person. This...reactions4comments
Changing PlansAs most of us know, unfortunately, plans sometimes need to be changed at the last minute due to treatment schedules, our own health, or the health of others. How you...reactions3comments
Taking Care of Dental Conditions while Undergoing Chemo: Dry MouthWhen I was diagnosed with cancer, no one told me anything at all about how important it is to visit a dentist right away. It has only been since I...reactions2comments
How Do My Children See My Lung Cancer?When I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at the end of 2013, my husband and I didn’t tell our children immediately. At the time, my older son was...reactionscomments
5 Survival Tips for Attending ASCOIf you have never attended ASCO's annual conference at McCormick Place in Chicago, the experience can be somewhat overwhelming. To better prepare, check out the tips below to help you...reactionscomments
Learning from CancerThree years ago in June, my world was turned upside down. My path that I had planned diligently and deliberately was turned on its head. For the first few months, I was...reactionscomments
Scanxiety: A Word Well Known in the Lung Cancer CommunityScan plus anxiety equals Scanxiety. Scanxiety is a very well known word and commonly used in the lung cancer community. Most of us have already endured one or more surgeries...reactions1comment
Do You Tell Everyone You Have Lung Cancer?By now, all my family and friends know about my lung cancer diagnosis. Even acquaintances are aware since I frequently post on social media about my journey and advocacy work...reactions7comments
Today's Word...BurdenBurden: To make (someone) hold or carry something heavy or accept or deal with something difficult: to put a heavy burden on (someone). This word right here brings about strong emotions for...reactionscomments
It Isn't Always About YouI just read an article by Celeste Headlee that was published in the Huffington Post. It really resonated with me. It made me think and it made me squirm a bit...reactions1comment
Nighttime Blue Light Exposure and Cancer RiskI read an alarming headline posted by a legitimate cancer treatment center. It proclaimed that the blue light from tablets and smartphones causes cancer -- and there I was, lying...reactionscomments
What Makes You Laugh?You have been told you have lung cancer. You have been through the staging process. You have begun your treatments. All you can think of is will this work, will I be...reactions2comments
Finding Deeper Meaning to Life After Cancer Diagnosis -- Part IIAs believers, we know that we will face challenges in this world. We also understand that there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the...reactionscomments
Finding Deeper Meaning to Life After Cancer DiagnosisA recent online survey of people living with lung cancer and their caregivers revealed intriguing insight about a person’s faith or spirituality after they were diagnosed with lung cancer. While...reactions3comments
Cancer and Capitol HillIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished member of LungCancer.net and a source of inspiration...reactions1comment
Life With Small Cell Lung CancerSmall cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a type of lung cancer distinct from other lung cancers due to its clinical and biologic characteristics. SCLC accounts for 15 percent of all...reactionscomments
Living Despite the Lung Cancer EpidemicIn the cancer world, there is a term called cured, although I really don't believe it means the same thing that is in Webster's Dictionary. You see, I haven't had...reactions1comment