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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. Sometimes...

When 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...

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...

Exercise 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...

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. There...

The 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...

Pre-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...

Lung 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...

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...

Jury 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...

The 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...

Fatigue 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...

This is often called the era of fake news due to the sheer volume of websites that spread faulty information, whether to sell products or merely get clicks for ad...

Click here to read Part 1 of Tips for Managing Chemo Brain When cancer or its treatment damages our ability to focus and recall meetings, responsibilities, errands, etc., we may...

There is a certain difficulty involved with not dying right away from lung cancer. After all, the popular expectation is that the disease is a death sentence, especially in advanced...

I know, we've all heard about the stigma of lung cancer. All you need is lungs to get lung cancer is our motto! We tell it to everyone we can...

Nurse navigators bridge the gap between doctors and their patients and, well, help patients "navigate" through the maze of medical tests and appointments. They also provide resources and encouragement. They...

It is okay to acknowledge fear. We all have it. When living with a cancer diagnosis, it can be exceptionally difficult to ignore. Especially when it comes to that age-old...

Cancer patients have been experiencing chemo brain for decades. Chemo brain significantly impacts patients’ daily activities. However, the medical community has only recently started taking chemo brain seriously. Inspired by...

Once I received my diagnosis of lung cancer my entire world changed.  If you are reading this, you probably think I'm going to speak to you about grief, fear, and...