Living

Dictionary.com defines a silver lining as "a sign of hope in an unfortunate or gloomy situation; a bright prospect". What does a silver lining mean to you? To me, I...

In a few days, I will have some blood drawn for a liquid biopsy. After 40 rounds of chemotherapy, my oncologist and I have determined that it is time to...

It is estimated that nearly 160,000 Americans died from lung cancer in 2016. That’s a staggering number! Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both...

Many people confuse palliative care with hospice care, when in fact, they are very different. Palliative care is defined as specialized medical care for people with serious illness. This type...

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.Click here...

Not that many years ago, when a patient was diagnosed with lung cancer, the doctor told them, “Go home and get your affairs in order.” Those harsh words carried an...

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. I...

In the world of lung cancer, and surely oncology in general, there is a class of people who qualify wholeheartedly as unsung heroes. Those people are nurses. I could go...

In May 2014, I had my surgery to remove my left lung.  Six weeks later it was time to meet with the medical oncologist. Along with my family, he told...

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. To...

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. Revealing...

As we covered in Part One of this article, a cancer survivorship plan developed by your medical team is a necessary tool for survivorship. However, survivors should not expect their...

Making the decision about where to be treated for cancer is very personal. Do you go to a major cancer treatment center or a local community hospital or oncology clinic?...

Many women don’t think twice about scheduling their routine mammogram. Getting a colonoscopy is almost like a rite of passage for people once they turn 50. Now The American Lung...

A few mornings back, I woke up feeling sluggish and generally miserable. Halfway through my chemo cycle, this is supposed to be when I am starting to feel at my...

Lung Cancer. Those are the two words I was not expecting to hear. In 2014, I developed a fever. I felt great. I was working full time, enjoying life but...

A recent news article about Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood’s lung cancer diagnosis stirred up a variety of thoughts and emotions. I would like to comment on some of the...

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. After...

Part I of this article broadly covers survivorship plans. Part II introduces thought-provoking concepts for patients to consider in developing their own plans. It has been more than 10 years...

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. Time...