Side By Side With The Power of GratitudeOnce again, I am reminded to have the right attitude for another year. Being grateful keeps my eyes away from what I...reactionscomments
Being Positive: Is It Always Good?I recently came across a video of a cancer patient. It was titled “Toxic Positivity Doesn’t Cure Cancer.” I was curious to...reactions5comments
TraditionsI’ve been asked if I have started or created any traditions since my diagnosis. At first, no, I thought, but as I...reactions1comment
Navigating Transportation Barriers to Cancer CareReceiving different treatments at various appointments is a huge part of fighting cancer. However, keeping up with these commitments can be pretty...reactions2comments
Traveling Around the World as a Lung Cancer PatientI was not very into travel before I got lung cancer, though I used to travel for work every year. At that...reactions8comments
The Friend Who Got Me Through My Lung Cancer DiagnosisMany will say their spouse, children, kids, family member, or a best friend helped them during their lung cancer diagnosis. I agree...reactionscomments
We're Headed to Disney!As a child, I never dreamed of going to Disney. We were not short on vacations; Disney just was not one of...reactions2comments
Haunting Words Since My Lung Cancer DiagnosisI was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in December 2019. There have been many words I've heard and read describing my...reactions5comments
Honoring My MotherDeath is a part of life. No matter what, it’s never easy to deal with the loss of a loved one. Especially...reactions1comment
I Have Mixed Feelings About Ending Cancer TreatmentMy lung cancer journey started in December 2018. I have GERD and have dealt with it for many years, but I had...reactionscomments
Aftercare with Lung CancerSometimes, depending on your healthcare facility, there may or may not be a clear indication of the best aftercare practices after being...reactions1comment
Being NED: My StoryI’m in quite a few lung cancer groups on Facebook, and I often read how some members wish they were NED for...reactionscomments
Patients Gathering in Raleigh for LiveLung Small Cell Lung Cancer SummitThe Dusty Joy Foundation, or LiveLung, is hosting the first ever inaugural Small Cell Lung Cancer Summit from April 18-19, 2023. It...reactions4comments
Senior Night - A BlessingWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, my daughter Karley was only 7 years old. Shortly after she turned eight, her father...reactions2comments
Reflecting on My CancerversaryNovember was a busy month for me, but there was a lot to celebrate and a lot for me to be thankful...reactions4comments
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer TreatmentCancer treatment is essential for those living with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without their cancer spreading. Unfortunately, these...reactionscomments
Losing Our Sisters and Brothers in Our Lung Cancer CommunityThroughout my lung cancer journey, I’ve met so many wonderful people who are also fighting lung cancer. With some people, you build...reactions4comments
Help Your Friends Help You, Part ThreeIn the first two parts of this series, I discussed how our friends want to be part of our lung cancer journey...reactions1comment
Improving My Quality Of LifeAfter years into my lung cancer treatment, my mission remains to include healthy habits that could improve the quality of my life...reactions7comments
My Recent Scare!Besides November being my birthday month, Thanksgiving, and my cancerversary, I received some not-so-good news: it was a lung cancer scare. In...reactions11comments
