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
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
Disability PlatesIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished...reactions4comments
Chemo DehydrationHaving dehydration after chemo treatments was not fun. I remember my first chemo and the experience I had not drinking enough water...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Advocacy FatigueAfter I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, I naturally progressed into becoming a lung cancer advocate. It didn't happen right...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
Have I Become Numb to Loss?Someone that I had met along the lung cancer journey passed away from the disease. She was a mom and wife, had...reactions2comments
Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer With Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Sometimes called radiotherapy, radiation therapy can be an...reactions4comments
Provision of Psychosocial SupportPsychosocial support can be an overlooked slice of cancer care. It is not a lavish service but a much-needed fragment for better...reactionscomments
When It’s Time To Switch TreatmentAfter chemo and radiation, I started on my first targeted therapy (Xalkorie) and it took care of the cancer. The only side...reactions2comments
