Family Dynamic Changes...Good or Bad?I’m often asked if my family dynamics changed when I was diagnosed with lung cancer and if was it a good or...reactions4comments
Stereotactic Body Radiation TherapyStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a form of radiation therapy that helps kill tumors. Radiation is a form of energy that...reactions2comments
Travel, Life is Short!When I was diagnosed in November of 2014, I made 3 promises to myself and one of them was to travel as...reactions5comments
Who Am I After Lung Cancer?My life has flown by like a whirlwind. I strived so hard through college, then began immediately working, and then I became...reactions1comment
Coping with Lung Cancer Fatigue: Practical Tips from PatientsLung cancer treatments can include many side effects. Whatever treatment or combination you choose, it takes a toll. Among people with cancer...reactions7comments
Thought After Attending WCLC2022I attended IASLC/WCLC2022 from August 6th to 9th in Vienna, Austria. IASLC/WCLC stands for International Association for The Study of Lung Cancer/World...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Experiences From Diagnosis to TreatmentWhile each person’s experience with lung cancer is unique, finding commonalities in our stories (such as a shared biomarker or treatment side...reactions2comments
Is EGFR+ Lung Cancer Hereditary?Epidermal growth factor receptor-positive (EGFR+) lung cancer is rare. It accounts for about 10 to 15 percent of lung cancers in the...reactions2comments
Don’t Wait for Milestones to Celebrate!I have written previously about how I believe it is important to celebrate milestones, both large and small, in life. Since being...reactions1comment
Change is HardIt’s been a year now since my husband and I downsized, moving from our family house to a high-rise condo in a...reactions2comments
Live The Moment Or Do You Plan?I’ve been asked if I live the moment or do I plan. Well, that’s kind of a hard question to answer because...reactions4comments
Rethinking Palliative Care for Advanced CancersPalliative care is also called supportive care or comfort care. Discussing palliative care before you need to can be worrying. This is...reactions1comment
Different Experiences but the Same Reflections (Part 2)In the first part of the article, from the diverse experiences of the lady, who loved hiking and had a hiking accident...reactionscomments
How Do Autoimmune Diseases Affect Cancer Risk?Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from...reactions8comments
Different Experiences, Same Reflections (Part 1)One day, on the way to the cottage, I listened to an interview from the CBC radio station (in Canada) of a...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
My Bucket ListI think my bucket list is quite long, so I better get started! Out of the 7 wonders of the world, I...reactionscomments
Having Distinct EmpathyBeing a member of support groups makes me realize the importance of empathy. Most cancer patients associate empathy with highly improved health...reactionscomments