Making New FriendsSince my diagnosis 7 years ago, I have become very active in the lung cancer community. It started small by volunteering with...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...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...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...reactionscomments
The Importance of Baby Steps in Lung Cancer AwarenessNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Do most people know this? No, probably not. It’s impossible to miss all the pink announcing...reactions1comment
Branching OutWhen I set out to accomplish something, I give it everything I have. I am part of so many organizations in the...reactions4comments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
Recently Diagnosed?Are you reeling from the recent news that you possibly have lung cancer? Are you in the midst of telling your family and...reactions2comments
Patience...It's Not Easy, But It is Worth ItWhen you are first diagnosed with lung cancer, everything seems to move at breakneck speed on one hand and on the other...reactionscomments
Our TribeAs a lung cancer patient, I have had my trials and tribulations. From surgery to radiation to chemotherapy and now immunotherapy. Endless blood tests...reactions2comments
Take Time for YourselfThe holidays are here. You have lung cancer. I bluntly ask, do you ask yourself, "Is this my last holiday with my family?" It...reactionscomments
Staying PresentIt can be a difficult task. Staying present means giving your full attention to what you are doing or experiencing at that...reactions4comments
Transparency*Transparency b : easily detected or seen through : obvious c : readily understood d : characterized by visibility or accessibility of...reactionscomments
There are Worse Things than CancerYou must think I have lost my mind when I write that there are worse things than cancer. Most of us really...reactionscomments
Reflections on Thanksgiving Now vs. ThenWhen I was growing up, Thanksgiving was all about the food. I couldn’t wait for the day to come so that I...reactionscomments
Ready or Not, the Holidays are ComingBoy! I don't know how you feel about it, but for me, 2018 has sped by like a bullet. I cannot believe...reactions5comments
The Power of ConnectionIf you have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, connecting with other lung cancer patients and survivors can have a great impact...reactions2comments
Couple Celebrates Gift of Life After a Stage IV Lung Cancer Diagnosis -- Part IIIPart III -- The following article was written from an interview with Cindy Hall, whose husband Tommy Hall was diagnosed with stage...reactionscomments
Couple Celebrates Gift of Life After a Stage IV Lung Cancer Diagnosis -- Part IIPart II -- The following article was written from an interview with Cindy Hall, whose husband Tommy Hall was diagnosed with stage...reactionscomments
Couple Celebrates Gift of Life After a Stage IV Lung Cancer DiagnosisThe following article was written from an interview with Cindy Hall, whose husband Tommy Hall was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer...reactionscomments
