Coping With a Lung Cancer DiagnosisIn April 2014, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. At the time, I felt overwhelmed by the diagnosis and all the changes...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer and My HeritageThe Hispanic and Latino heritages are known to be tough groups of fighters. Never give up, and never back down. We say...reactionscomments
My Lung Cancer ResumeI’ve done so much advocacy for lung cancer that I didn’t want to forget everything I’ve done. So another lung cancer sister...reactionscomments
My Five-Year Cancer Advocacy Journey in Patient Research AdvocacyI can proudly say that I’m a good patient advocate, and I enjoy it. However, after three years on this journey, a...reactionscomments
Benefits From Lung Cancer OrganizationsI’ve been asked by friends and family members, “Why do you go every year to lung cancer summits? What do you get...reactionscomments
The Upside of CommunityMy advocacy began just about 13 years ago. In 2010 my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer and lost her life within...reactionscomments
Never a Thought in Mind: Being Diagnosed With SCLC (Extensive)So this maybe long but I want others to know my battle and maybe we can help each other somehow. I was...reactions19comments
Pressing On Day To DayMy lung cancer treatment has let me live longer than I expected. Nevertheless, one thing that I have to cope with is...reactionscomments
My Experience With PainPain comes in many forms when it comes to cancer. It can be physical pain but also emotional. We each experience pain...reactionscomments
Sickness and GraceBeing diagnosed with lung cancer can be a roundabout feeling. The questions of what I could have done differently and questioning following...reactions6comments
My Five-Year Cancer Patient Advocacy Journey: Part 1I have been an advanced lung cancer patient for eight years. Five years ago, I started my cancer advocacy. At the time...reactionscomments
Remembering Lisa MoranWe are profoundly heartbroken to share that Patient Leader, Lisa Moran, passed away on June 6, 2023. She was 52 years old...reactionscomments
The Start of My JourneyHello, my name is Mj. On Wednesday, May 31, I noticed that when I took a deep breath, I had a stabbing...reactions6comments
Life Changes After DiagnosisWhen I was diagnosed eight years ago, I never thought I would go through some life changes, but thank goodness I got...reactionscomments
The Tree to ResourcesI remember the words chiming through a phone as if it was yesterday. I know it wasn’t a cakewalk for my mother...reactions3comments
My 17 year old nonsmoking, daughter has lung cancerOn 6th May 2016 my nonsmoking, 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer. I remember my response...reactions6comments
Protecting My Mental HealthI have stage IV ALK-positive lung cancer with brain mets. Anyone affected by late-stage lung cancer faces symptoms of depression or a...reactions6comments
My Time with Dr. Phil: Before the ShowIt was probably the summer of 2016 when I received an email from Pfizer’s PR team. They had asked me if I...reactions5comments
Metaphors for Cancer PatientsResearch has shown that metaphors can be helpful resources for talking and thinking about the experience of cancer. However, different metaphors suit...reactions6comments
Waiting and Anxiety As My ConstantsThe targeted therapy I am on can treat my lung cancer but may harm other parts of my body. Aside from treatment...reactions3comments
