You Look Great!Although I am a “healthy” lung cancer survivor, many of my lung cancer friends who may appear to be healthy are anything...reactions2comments
If This Doesn't Make You See Red, What Will?Last year, Cure magazine published an article entitled, The American Lung Association Seeks to End Stigma, that, obviously, deals with the very real...reactionscomments
"Experts by Experience" ... That's Us!I just saw that a new series is being developed called "Experts by Experience." I just love that title. It is especially...reactionscomments
Pulmonary EmbolismsSo, I had just surpassed my 5 year cancerversary and was celebrating my daughter's 13th birthday. Thirteen! A teenager. I never thought...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Stigma - What Can We Do About It?Lung cancer stigma is a feeling imparted by others that one’s disease was self-inflicted and/or their situation is hopeless. Most people diagnosed...reactionscomments
Patients and Scientists Work Side By Side on Research ProposalsI am excited and hopeful about new research proposals for lung cancer! I wish I could share with you some of the...reactionscomments
Life and Breath RallyOn November 2, 2017, I joined over 200 lung cancer patients, advocates, and survivors at a rally in front of the U.S...reactionscomments
Where Did My Friends Go?It's funny how life moves so fast, yet when you are diagnosed with a disease as devastating as lung cancer, it seems...reactions10comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactionscomments
Starting a Non-Profit: LiveLung Background and ActivitiesIn this article, I am going to share about the nonprofit I founded in 2010. While formally named the Dusty Joy Foundation...reactionscomments
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...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
The StigmaI know, we've all heard about the stigma of lung cancer. All you need is lungs to get lung cancer is our...reactions2comments
LungCAN: Advocates Working TogetherPreviously, I wrote about “Paying It Forward” and encouraged advocates to engage with a nonprofit organization dedicated to the lung cancer. But...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
