Here Are Some Lung Cancer Great ReadsThere are many books on lung cancer available, but I've found that patients and caregivers can often gain help, hope, and insights by reading stories of how other patients deal...reactions2comments
Six Years and CountingThis time of the year is always a little bittersweet for me. My cancer was first discovered in late October of 2012 when a very astute primary care physician (PCP)...reactions1comment
Holiday MadnessWell, it's that time of year again, for joy, presents, family, and QUESTIONS. To me, it doesn't matter if you are a caregiver or patient; expect the questions. They will...reactionscomments
Survey: Public Clueless about Lung Cancer -- Part 3The Lung Cancer Action Network commissioned a national online survey of 2,026 adults and asked a series of questions to gauge their knowledge about lung cancer. The survey was completed...reactionscomments
Survey: Public Clueless About Lung Cancer -- Part 2The Lung Cancer Action Network commissioned a national online survey of 2,026 adults and asked a series of questions to gauge their knowledge about lung cancer. The survey was completed...reactionscomments
Survey: Public Clueless About Lung CancerOne of the reasons I became a lung cancer advocate, rather than simply a survivor, is that I recognized the utter lack of awareness about this disease and the urgent...reactionscomments
Cancer May Steal my Health; It Won't Steal my JoyWhen you can't control what's happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what's happening. That's where your power is. Have you seen this meme floating around on...reactions2comments
Mr. Grinch, It's a Wonderful LifeI'm so not Mr. Grinch. This is my favorite holiday of the year. I feel as if it's magical. Even after I quit believing in Santa Claus, it will always...reactionscomments
Why the Holidays can be HardEvery year around this time, I find myself confused about my emotions. Sometimes I feel happiness and excitement about the holiday season; other times I feel lingering sadness or even...reactions1comment
Cancersplaining 101If I had any moments of doubt about why I got cancer or what I should do to get rid of it, those answers should have been cleared up for...reactions2comments
Hanging In ThereIt 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...reactions11comments
What is ESMO and Why Did I Attend?Along with my fellow lung cancer patient advocate Jill Feldman, I had the good fortune to attend ESMO in Munich, Germany in October. What is ESMO? ESMO stands for the...reactionscomments
Listening in on what a Member of Congress Says about CancerHave you heard of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)? Every September, they present a Cancer Progress Report to Congress. I just spent some time on their Web site...reactionscomments
Is There A Pickle On Your Tree?It is Christmas time. Is there a pickle on your tree? No, really -- I mean it, do you have a pickle on your tree? If not, you must get one. Not...reactions2comments
Together, We Can Do More – All Over the WorldWhen I first got involved in lung cancer advocacy 18 years ago, it was in its infancy, especially compared to other cancers. We still have a long way to go...reactions1comment
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may be because you have a chronic illness that...reactionscomments
Making New FriendsSince my diagnosis 7 years ago, I have become very active in the lung cancer community. It started small by volunteering with a local organization, but then I went all...reactions5comments
The Empty Chair at HolidaysWe are entering the time of year that joins families far and wide together. We celebrate Thanksgiving and then come Hanukah and Christmas celebrations. It is a blessed and sacred...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...reactions4comments
Honesty In ConversationLung cancer is not quite unique in the way that people dance around what they are feeling in conversation, but it is a prime example of a topic in which...reactionscomments
