Don't Journey AloneThere's little that can strike fear deep down in our souls the way a cancer diagnosis can. Often, it is a fear...reactions3comments
For the Love of God, Stop the Fear TacticsWe’ve all seen them. The so-called public service announcements featuring horrific images of humankind suffering from the effects of smoking. Perhaps more...reactions14comments
When the Other Shoe DropsSince diagnosis, I just underwent the longest amount of time without scans. We all sit and wait for the day the other...reactions3comments
It's Not EasyLet me start at the beginning of my latest fiasco. I began getting headaches in November 2018. My next MRI was scheduled for...reactions1comment
Do I Tell or Do I Not?“My Wife Was Dying, and We Didn’t Tell Our Children” is the story of a man and woman who hid from their...reactions2comments
It Takes a Little Rain to See the RainbowDo you see it posted on Facebook - "God is Good!" - presumably shouted loudly and with happy exuberance? I do. It...reactions1comment
Rest in Peace, My FriendI think it was April 2015 at LUNGevity’s Hope Summit when I met Karen Loss. We were at the same table. She...reactionscomments
5 Reasons to Share Your Personal StoryLong, long ago, in my previous life before cancer, I was a newspaper journalist. I worked as a reporter then an editor...reactionscomments
Comparing Side Effects When Deciding On TreatmentLung cancer patients are finding that a growing number of treatment options have become available. Sometimes, there are options even within the...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
Likely Vs Unlikely Vs Reality: Side-Effects in Clinical TrialsParticipating in a clinical trial, I was gifted with a printout of what I might expect during the process. Included in this...reactionscomments
Wayward Tumor. What Do I Do Now?It was almost exactly a year ago that I was faced with some hard decisions. After four years of complete stability, one...reactionscomments
A Tale of Two Trials -- Part IIThis is the continuation of A Tale of Two Trials, where Melissa shares her experience with the Loxo-292 clinical trial to treat...reactions1comment
Guinea Pig...or Not?Clinical trials. Are you a candidate? Are you interested in being in a trial? Let me just start off by saying, I...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials Survey: Patients' InsightAn academic survey study is being conducted to help researchers understand patient insights about cancer clinical studies. If you want to be...reactionscomments
Beating the Heat - With a Hammer (Part 2)We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to...reactionscomments
Beating the Heat - With a Hammer (Part 1)Growing up with hot and humid Midwestern summers, I loved the months between May and September. Sure, there were mosquitoes and my...reactionscomments
Heavy Sweats, Chest Pressure and Cancer Panic - Must Be SummerA few mornings back, I woke up feeling sluggish and generally miserable. Halfway through my chemo cycle, this is supposed to be...reactionscomments
Ms. Independent Who?Lung cancer has changed my life and made me the person I am today. This person would not recognize or probably even...reactionscomments
The Art of Affording CareIsn't it amazing how your medical plan determines how your life may play out in beating your cancer? Dealing with lung cancer...reactions2comments
