Living

First let me start by saying how grateful I am to have options. Although I wish the best option would just slap me in the face and say “Pick me!”...

Since you have been diagnosed with cancer have you been amazed at some of the things people say to you? I sure have! I think one of the most common...

Last week, my husband and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary. A 22nd anniversary may not seem like a big deal since it’s in between the 20th and 25th, but...

Everyone, but especially those of us who are faced with a challenging diagnosis, needs stress relievers. Not only is stress not healthy for us, it makes our lives miserable. With...

I walked into my pharmacy and handed my prescriptions across the counter. The young man at the computer began typing them in dutifully, then raised an eyebrow and stepped away...

Here is a quick and dirty rundown of the basic legal documents that everyone should have prepared in case of death or physical incapacitation. As cancer patients, we have been...

I hear this question all of the time, "Does sugar cause cancer? If I eat sugar, am I going to get cancer or is my cancer going to grow?" Well...

Since even before I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I’ve read comments on social media about pharmaceutical companies. There’s a perception out there that pharma may hold “the cure” to...

Radiation is often thought of as a curative treatment for various types of cancer. However, for Stage IV lung cancer, radiation may not be considered an option for many patients...

I am elated today. And, I know many more of my fellow lung cancer survivors are feeling exactly the same way as I am. "Why? What's there to be elated...

As someone who spends quite a bit of time evangelizing about the need to re-imagine the lung cancer narrative and remove the stigma associated with that range of diseases, I...

Looking for a new job or continuing to work isn’t frequently associated with Stage IV Lung Cancer. Today there are younger people being diagnosed with lung cancer who are still...

It isn't always easy to find the time to cry, to vent emotions, to feel the sadness, and Let It Go. Not everyone is hardwired to release their feelings easily...

When I found out that I had EGFR positive lung cancer, I cried tears of joy. This discovery took place less than two weeks after my initial diagnosis with stage...

I find myself so frustrated when I try to organize a team or raise money in support of lung cancer research. My own brother doesn't support my efforts, why should...

Until I was around 55 or so, I could eat anything I wanted and I remained as thin as a rail. But, then everything changed. Suddenly, every single bite I...

For those of you that had chemo, you get it. 'Chemo brain' is an umbrella term used to describe the effects chemotherapy and other medications have on the brain. It affects...

Another writer posted this thought recently in reference to lung cancer and its public awareness. "We are being recognized!" She proceeded to give some examples of various conferences focusing on...

I had an interesting chat with one of my doctors recently about pain relief. After dealing with quite a bit of nerve pain and ultimately getting an MRI to help...

I remember that day as if it were yesterday. Getting a call from my physician, not his nurse, telling me to come in as soon as possible. I had an appointment the...