Getting Through The Holiday SeasonChristmas has always been my favorite time of year. It is a time that takes me back to my childhood when my family was complete and I felt all of... By Samantha Mixonabout 10 hours agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Four Year CancerversaryEvery year that clicks off on this journey calls for celebration. This celebration feels like an additional birthday. In a way, it is - a rebirth if you will on... By Ashley Rickles3 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Another Side of Story of Clinical TrialsAlthough I truly believe that clinical trials offer prolonged lives, I always have some doubts about clinical trials. After all, it's an experimental study. I wrote an article posted on... By Christine Qiong Wu4 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Own Version Of Self AdvocacyAs I am living with lung cancer, I have better days. Despite suffering from body reactions from my targeted therapy, life still must go on. There is no room to... By Lalaine Alfaro7 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Does “Patient-Centricity” Mean?You may have seen articles and posts in the lung cancer community lately referring to the need for “patient-centricity”. “Patient-centricity” has become a catch-phrase, especially with respect to discussions taking... By Ivy ElkinsJanuary 7, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What’s To Come After Being Fully VaccinatedThe battle against Covid is not over yet after seeing a number of variants of concern emerging. My family received our second dose by the end of July. The second... By Lalaine AlfaroJanuary 6, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Should Get A Second OpinionMy decision to get a second opinion was an easy one and I have had two in my seven years. I was officially diagnosed with cancer at my local community... By Diane SpryJanuary 5, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Vaccinated, Boostered, and COVID Positive!I’m fully vaccinated and boostered — am I safe from COVID? I thought the answer was yes until recently. Even though the Omicron variant was starting to run across the... By Ivy ElkinsDecember 29, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unwinding For HealingI have controlled lung cancer. For more than a year since my 2019 diagnosis, I have realized there is a great need to unwind to increase healing from lung cancer... By Lalaine AlfaroDecember 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol), and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe... By Editorial TeamDecember 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Who Says You Can't Go Home?I know what you all are thinking, "What did you do?" But to me, it was just going home. It was the home I had known my whole life. It's the home... By Samantha MixonDecember 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Holiday WishNo matter what holiday you celebrate it should be a time of comfort and tradition. My family celebrates Christmas and after my cancer diagnosis and subsequently, both of my parents... By Diane SpryDecember 17, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Attitude of GratitudeThey often say that our mindset and attitude are often the greatest part of the journey. However, it is often difficult while in pain or while discouraged or confused, or... By Ashley RicklesDecember 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Highwayman, My Earthly Protector GoneLosing a parent can be tough at any age. When that parent passes away unexpectedly a few hours after you last talked to them is worse. But, having lung cancer... By Samantha MixonDecember 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month ProclamationsI heard of lung cancer survivors and advocates requesting and being granted official Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Day proclamations in their cities and states. At first, I thought it... By Lisa MoranDecember 14, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Way We Talk About Lung Cancer Must ChangeThis last year and a half (or so) the world has been embraced the concept cancer patients call the ‘New Normal’. In a short period of time the world changed... By Denise CutlipDecember 10, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Highs and Lows of the Holiday SeasonThe time of the year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s always brings about a lot of conflicting emotions for me. While it’s supposed to be the happiest time of the... By Ivy ElkinsDecember 9, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
LCAM ReflectionsRight now, for me, it is November 30th. This means that another Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) has come to a close. Each month has a worthy cause, and the... By Diane SpryDecember 8, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Starting Over Again...AgainAbout fifteen years ago I got a divorce and started life over. A fresh start. New beginnings, adventures, and experiences. At the time, I decided to stay in Colorado instead... By Lisa MoranDecember 7, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Chemo and How I ManagedThere are many options for treating lung cancer today and that is because of research, advocacy, and spreading the word that all you need is lungs. When I was diagnosed... By Diane SpryDecember 3, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
