Attending ASCO as a Patient AdvocateThose who are new to the world lung cancer, may not have heard much about the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)…yet...reactionscomments
Seasons of CancerThis month officially kicks off summer—my favorite season! I immensely enjoy three seasons. I hate the fourth. But I make the most...reactionscomments
A Survivor’s Opinion about Second OpinionsWhen you hear the words, “You have lung cancer,” it is difficult to impossible to focus on anything else. Nevertheless, it is...reactionscomments
Air Travel with Lung CancerIf you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, you are still able to travel on the airlines. If you are NOT on...reactionscomments
Beauty and the Beast in Lung CancerSo, lung cancer sucks. Ok, you all knew that. But, it not only causes depression and even anger, it can totally destroy...reactionscomments
Survivor’s GuiltWhen I speak about lung cancer, especially to a group of people who may not know much about the subject, I sometimes...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives (Part 2)Check out Part 1 of Dusty's article Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives Lung cancer screening is done by a low-dose CT scan...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives (Part 1)Those of us who have been diagnosed with lung cancer know all too well this disease’s grim survival statistics. We now have...reactionscomments
Living With Lung Cancer, Now No Evidence of Disease – Now What?Cancer remission is often called “no evidence of disease” (NED). This means that scans and tests do not detect any cancer in...reactionscomments
Some Things I Wish I Knew Immediately After My DiagnosisMy diagnosis was 39 months ago. I've had surgery, chemo (two cocktails), radiation, more chemo, and now immunotherapy. As I sit each...reactionscomments
Managing Stress & Coping - Tips from the CommunityIn our recent Lung Cancer In America survey, the majority of respondents perceived their stress levels as high or very high. While...reactionscomments
FREE Help For Women With CancerCancer in any form can be exhausting and overwhelming. In each state, there are hundreds of organizations available to help you navigate, make...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Advocates on Capitol Hill: A Report on the American Lung Association's Advocacy DayThe American Lung Association (ALA) has long sent staff and volunteers to Congressional offices to advocate for actions that improve lung health...reactionscomments
7 Things to Know About Hospice“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much...reactions2comments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetWe’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily...reactionscomments
Managing ScanxietyCT Scan: A series of X-rays that take detailed pictures inside your body.Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Tumor TestingNot all lung cancers are the same and they shouldn’t be treated that way. Not too long ago, lung cancer was considered...reactionscomments
Understanding A Social Security Disability DenialAfter the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While...reactionscomments
I Have Been Diagnosed With Lung Cancer. What's Next?A diagnosis of lung cancer can be extremely overwhelming. You may feel a wide range of emotions and wonder how your life...reactions3comments
Lung Cancer Resources & Assistance ProgramsWhen you're dealing with lung cancer, the focus is often on managing the cancer -- as it should be! However, other distractions...reactions1comment
