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
Medical PTSD In Cancer PatientsFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. The word "cancer" often leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea...reactionscomments
In The News: Updates to Widespread Lung Cancer Screening Linked to Improved SurvivalLung cancer causes more deaths than any other kind of cancer. However, studies show that lung cancer screening can save lives. And...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
Staying Hydrated on Chemo DaysWhen you have lung cancer, chemo dehydration is normal. Paying attention to the signs from your body that you're feeling more thirsty...reactionscomments
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
Help Your Friends Help You, Part TwoOur friends want to help us, but sometimes they don’t know how. This article is part 2 in sharing how I believe...reactions3comments
What is it Really Like to Live With Cancer?I have been living with lung cancer for nine years now. I never in my life imagined that I would be diagnosed...reactions6comments
How I Opened Up My CrossFit GymIn 2011, I lost the job that I had for almost 12 years. As I look back now, it was a blessing...reactions1comment
Help Your Friends Help YouAs I read different posts and discussions amongst my fellow cancer patients, the topic of friends feeling awkward, saying or doing the...reactions2comments
The Power and Impact of The Patient PerspectiveI had the chance to sit at one of the annual Zoom meetings where an oncologist encouraged patients living with lung cancer...reactions8comments
