How Much Is Too Much?I had posted some images of myself online, detailing the rash I was experiencing with my current treatment. The comments were fast...reactionscomments
The Many Smells of the Holidays (and Me)Holidays bring countless things to be thankful for. And sense memory, for many of us, is at its peak. That song comes...reactionscomments
My Body Is An Impetuous ChildI always thought that if I treated my body right, it would, in turn, respectfully return the favor. For the most part...reactionscomments
Another Open WoundI finished off my third bottle of spray wash on my last load of T-shirts and sheets. While they were finishing in...reactionscomments
Why Am I Suddenly So Tired? Oh, Yeah, That RashMany people do not realize the importance of our skin, or the prominent role it plays in maintaining our overall health. As...reactionscomments
Sweeping Myself Into a PileLately, I have been getting really tired of cleaning up after myself. Literally, cleaning myself after myself, if that makes any sense...reactionscomments
The ConundrumI recently had a conversation with a representative from the American Lung Association (ALA) about what role they can play to better...reactions5comments
Going Back to Work or AdvocacyI was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 4 years ago. For the first 3 years, I was on a rollercoaster and...reactions6comments
Simple Strategies for Dealing with Chemo BrainWhen I started chemotherapy, I had little information about the chemo brain effect outside of some bad movie representations and a few...reactionscomments
Stats Don't Tell The Whole StoryEditor's Note: Donna recalls booking and preparing for her trip to Israel while also managing stage IV lung cancer. It's getting real!...reactionscomments
Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy (Part III)Read Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy -- Part I.Read Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy -- Part...reactions1comment
Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and AdvocacyChris Draft grew up in Anaheim, California. He played football and baseball for Stanford University and graduated in 1998 with a degree...reactionscomments
What is Going On My Inspiration?I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer not even a month after my 33rd birthday. There are some days that are so...reactions1comment
Single Parenting and Lung CancerWhen I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I gave her father a choice. We weren’t married and hadn’t been...reactionscomments
Using FACES to Improve Your HealthI recently listened to a very informative webinar on CancerCare.org entitled, "Mind-Body Techniques to Cope with the Stresses of Cancer." If you...reactionscomments
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
It Takes One Candle to Light a Dark RoomIt only takes one candle to light a dark room. My mom would say that to me any time I would say...reactions1comment
You're Never AloneEditor's Note: The following article talks about a suicide that occurred in the author’s hometown, which may be upsetting to some readers...reactionscomments
An Interview That Never HappenedWhen I opened Facebook the other week, I was surprised when I found out that Justin Perry had passed away. As a...reactions7comments
A Day On Capitol HillThis was my first year participating in anything like this. I was nervous, anxious, and excited all in one. Was I ready...reactions2comments
