Lung Cancer and The Financial FallI have been living with stage 4 lung cancer for almost 10 years now. Planning out my life 3-4 months at a time is a regular thing for me. Many... By Samantha Mixon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Living with Lung CancerWhat is it like living with lung cancer? Well for me it can be hell on earth at times. I go to sleep and wake up every day knowing I... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Well-Informed PatientA lung cancer diagnosis is a very big burden to bear. No one ever expects to be diagnosed with lung cancer and so most people are blindsided when being told... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Bucket ListI think my bucket list is quite long, so I better get started! Out of the 7 wonders of the world, I want to visit 5 of them. I would... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Having Distinct EmpathyBeing a member of support groups makes me realize the importance of empathy. Most cancer patients associate empathy with highly improved health upshots. Moreover, since diagnosis, I have gained the... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Plants and My Journey of Lung CancerFor several years, I have had an odd feeling that the survival and prosperity of my plants seemed to go hand in hand with the recurrence or remission of my... By Christine Qiong Wu4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Losing Your Hair From ChemoWhen I started chemotherapy back in 2014, I knew the possibility of losing my hair. I was so worried about losing my long beautiful hair. On December 24 of 2014... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What is Cachexia?Many people living with cancer have concerns about the weight loss (or possibly even weight gain) that they experience. Sometimes, weight loss can be significant due to a syndrome called... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Using Your Energy WiselyCancer changes a person. I have learned along the way many things that have changed for the good and sometimes for the bad. It changes the way you look at... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Disability PlatesIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished member of LungCancer.net and a source of inspiration, Lisa generously... By Lisa Moran3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Chemo DehydrationHaving dehydration after chemo treatments was not fun. I remember my first chemo and the experience I had not drinking enough water. When I started my first round of chemo... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Instagram Live: Conversations with Our Community Health LeadersLungCancer.net recently hosted our first Instagram Live with our community health leaders Ivy Elkins, Lisa Moran, and Diane Spry to share their experiences living with lung cancer. Our conversation covered... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Trip to TexasOne of the things that I have always enjoyed is visiting my sister in Texas. Before I was diagnosed with lung cancer we tried to fly down at least once... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mind, Body and LungsWe think of the many possibilities of healthy life to perhaps clear up the wrong of the past, or what we may have done with our bodies that weren't the... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Giving As Part Of My JourneyDonations to charitable organizations have been one of the ways I give back to my community. After receiving my lung cancer diagnosis, I have added my support to fundraisers for... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Meant by “Informed Consent”?Unless you have participated in a clinical trial, you might not be familiar with the term “informed consent,” commonly used to refer to the document that patients are given when... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Future: Where Do I Go From Here?Since my diagnosis on November 27, 2012, I quit planning a future. Of course, I had goals and milestones I wanted to reach with Karley. But, as for myself, I... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Advocacy FatigueAfter I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, I naturally progressed into becoming a lung cancer advocate. It didn't happen right away because I had to process some things... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dance with CancerJune 25th, 2022 was my 7th cancerversary. I was very emotional and wanted to write down my feeling, but I didn’t know where to start. Until one day, I saw... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Climbing the Milestones: My Lung Cancer JourneyWhen I think about my circumstances and how far I've come, I've realized how blessed I am. The lung cancer milestones I've surpassed are praiseworthy. I know I may say that... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments