LC Hope Rocks - Join The Movement#LCHOPEROCKS join the movement. Have you ever heard of painting rocks? It is the newest craze. For whatever cause you can think of, there is probably a painting rocks group... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Treatment, New Side Effects - Part OneWe are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. When... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Doing What You LoveWe are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. On... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Everyone UnderstandsSo, I debated about writing about this for quite some time. No one likes to admit they failed. I did fail, I failed in my marriage. I feel like it’s... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I'm Having a What?! Endobronchial Ultrasound ExplainedEBUS. Have you ever heard of that? I sure had not until my journey with lung cancer began. An endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is a "technique that uses ultrasound along with... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Many Changing Faces of Lung CancerI recently had to change my treatment plan due to my current targeted therapy not working. It was kind of like being re-diagnosed all over again. I don't know why... By Nicole Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Opdivo: My ExperienceI am a member of many Facebook groups that involve lung cancer, cancer support, and bladder cancer. I have noticed in recent weeks, many of my co-members have posted that... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Advocate for Yourself and OthersAs a patient advocate, I have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of lung cancer patients/survivors. Occasionally, I see patients who I believe are not receiving good medical care. That... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Feeling Relatively FineWe are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. Sometimes... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Emotional RollercoasterWhen you hear the words, "you have lung cancer," the first thing that happens is your heart falls into your stomach. It feels like a prize fighter slammed you in... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Cancer Stigma: What Is It and Why Does it Exist?For many people living with lung cancer, the very first question they are asked (by friends, family and even strangers) is “did you smoke?” Regardless of smoking history, this question... By Lora Rhodes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Exercise: My Unlikely Remedy for FatigueExercise is important. Whether you are healthy or you have lung cancer. It doesn't make a difference. As a lung cancer survivor, exercise becomes even more important. If you have... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The (Not So) Funny Thing About Lung Cancer StatisticsWe are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. There... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treatment Stress Has Its LimitsThe subject of stress comes and goes as a top-of-mind item in my lung cancer arsenal. It is, at least partly, dependent on the treatment I am undergoing at any... By Karen Loss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Our Lung Cancer TribePre-cancer, I had friends, family, and loved ones that cared about me and I was content with that. After my lung cancer diagnosis, I felt alone, like no one was... By Nicole Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Let's Talk About...ConstipationLung cancer survivors deal with all kinds of things. Emotions, decisions, side effects, and sometimes, the most dreaded word, constipation. Unless you have had it for days, you may not... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How and Why Did I Get Lung Cancer?We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. Go... By Jeffrey Poehlmann4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with Cancer: Jury DutyJury duty is an obligation of all American citizens. Most people dread receiving a jury summons in the mail because it interferes with working. The government will pay you to... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scanxiety: It Persists, Even When We Aren't Getting ScannedThe last few days, I have felt kind of weird. Different, not entirely unwell. For three weeks, I have been on a new medication that has left me feeling unusually... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Help with Fatigue and NauseaFatigue and nausea. Once we have been diagnosed and begin treatment, those two words seem to attach to our brains like a magnet. Stomach upsets, actual nausea, vomiting, always tired... By Jennifer M. Toth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments