My Reason and PurposeWhen I was first diagnosed in 2012, I slipped into a deep depression. I tried the thought of silver linings, such as...reactionscomments
Holidays at My HouseI have always enjoyed the holidays. I love the food for Thanksgiving. Yum, all that delicious food and pies. I'm getting hungry...reactions1comment
Reflecting on My Lung Cancer Advocacy in 2019It is unbelievable that 2019 has passed. This year is 4.5 years since I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I cannot help...reactions1comment
What are All of the Acronyms? Biomarker Testing and MutationsI remember my first oncology visit and remember the utter overwhelm that came upon me. This was a two-hour visit that seemed...reactions2comments
The Dentist DilemmaI experienced the dentist for the first time in over 7 years today. Yes, quite an embarrassing amount of time. I took...reactions10comments
Reclaiming a Life and Giving It New MeaningThe whole purpose of treatment is to extend life. We do not go through chemotherapy and radiation or surgery just to sit...reactionscomments
Traveling and Lung CancerTraveling with lung cancer is not the easiest feat in the world. I recently attended a lung cancer conference for 3 days...reactionscomments
The “New Normal”: When the Battle Armor Comes OffMy “new normal,” a phrase often used in cancer circles to describe life in survivorship, completely took me by surprise when I...reactions3comments
Awareness and Fundraising Go Hand-in-Hand!November, which was the Lung Cancer Awareness Month worldwide, has passed. I always thought that I have to do something special for...reactions2comments
Protecting Yourself From the Cold and Flu SeasonThe busy holiday season is in full force and so is cold and flu season. Spending more time in the public with...reactions1comment
Swallowing My Pride and Asking for HelpIt's been over a month since the completion of the stereotactic radiation to my upper right lobe. I had SBRT in 2013...reactions7comments
Healing Powers of LaughterIt seems morbid to think of having a funny moment with cancer, but there has to be some room to laugh about...reactionscomments
Whose Body Is This?We all expect changes in our bodies as we age, but wow! I feel like I’m constantly looking in the mirror and...reactionscomments
Bounce Ideas and Talk it OutI am on a patient advisory board for my medical clinic. We decided to become part of Imerman Angels, a group that...reactions1comment
Cancer and Circadian Rhythms: The BasicsMuch has been made of the circadian system and its characteristic rhythms since the Nobel Prize was awarded to three different scientists...reactionscomments
108 Months and Still OvercomingIn October of 2010, I received my stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis. My prognosis then was 10-15 months which I began living...reactions17comments
Side Effects - Do They Really Stop?I've been on my first-line treatment for stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer for over 6 years now. I have the positive...reactionscomments
E-Cigarettes ... Are They the Right Choice for Kicking the Habit?While way too many diagnoses of lung cancer are being made among non-smokers, many of those diagnosed with the disease are current...reactionscomments
Is a Wellness Coach Right for You? (Part III)Paula Payne of High Point, NC, has spent much of her life pursuing her passion for helping others live well. She now...reactionscomments
Disparities in Lung DiseaseIt is quite clear that when it involves lung disease, the move to make changes is a slow impact. Though there are...reactionscomments
