Proud MamaAnyone who really knows me and has traveled the journey with me knows that God and my daughter come first. It seems like yesterday I was being told I had about... By Samantha Mixon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bedside Manner MattersI’ve written prior on the importance of a good doctor and patient partnership. Unfortunately, there can be missing pieces for both parties for whatever reason. Let’s talk about what is... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My 8th Year CancerversaryI had my 8th-year cancerversary this past June, and it was a significant milestone. For the past five years that my lung cancer has been stable, I kept reflecting on... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
A Decade with Lung Cancer: Reflecting on Life's Twists and TurnsIn April 2014, my life took an unexpected turn when I received a lung cancer diagnosis. As I approach my ten-year cancer anniversary, I find myself reflecting on the roller... By Diane Spry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Retirement PlansBefore I got diagnosed, I had big plans for when I retired, but that changed in November 2014. Now I wonder what’s going to happen to me when my husband... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cancer Advocacy Through VideosI have had lung cancer for eight years. One thing that puzzled me is how few people who were not affected by cancer knew about the lives of cancer patients... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Missing Question LinkIt is clear that many people who have experienced a diagnosis walk in question mode for one reason or another. Questions, by all means, are a good thing; however, do... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Beyond My ControlBefore my diagnosis, there was stuff way beyond my control. After my diagnosis, my life has changed. My journey with lung cancer poses things that are out of my control... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Family BondsNot too long ago, my half-sister Laura, my niece Ana, and my great-niece came to visit me and my family from Monterrey, Mexico. It was such a joy to see... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This or That: Lung Cancer and Self-IdentityBecause of the uniqueness of each person with lung cancer, the effects of lung cancer will also be different for each person. We're interested in hearing more about your journey... By LungCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cultivating Joy ConstantlyEveryone wants to be happy, even the people living with lung cancer. But it is not always easy, especially on my part. I have realized it is a never-ending cultivating... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Taking Chances After DiagnosisAfter I found out that I was ALK-positive for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), I decided to take chances because life is too short not to. I wanted to experience... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Is Within My ControlEven before I found out I had lung cancer, there were many things I couldn't have prevented. The addition and persistence of cancer only make matters worse. One of my... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Raising Lung Cancer Awareness in Your CommunityLung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally. It is a disease that affects not only the physical health of individuals but also their emotional and... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reclaiming My LifeEleven years ago, if you were diagnosed with a terminal disease, such as stage 4 lung cancer, it was a death sentence. To many, it has been. It's depressing losing... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Battling Lung Cancer: Side Effects and HopeIn 2014 when I was diagnosed, I remember the look on my children’s faces when I told them I had lung cancer. I remember the fear in my mom’s eyes... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With a Lung Cancer DiagnosisIn April 2014, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. At the time, I felt overwhelmed by the diagnosis and all the changes that were ahead of me. My initial reaction... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Cancer and My HeritageThe Hispanic and Latino heritages are known to be tough groups of fighters. Never give up, and never back down. We say our indigenous ancestors' blood runs through our veins... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Lung Cancer ResumeI’ve done so much advocacy for lung cancer that I didn’t want to forget everything I’ve done. So another lung cancer sister told me to do a lung cancer resume... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Five-Year Cancer Advocacy Journey in Patient Research AdvocacyI can proudly say that I’m a good patient advocate, and I enjoy it. However, after three years, a small voice inside me asked: Is that it? That’s all? The... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments