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 Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Mixon5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Mixon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month ProclamationsIt 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 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 Cutlip3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Starting Over Again...AgainIt 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 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 Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Feel Ignored!I’m an independent consultant for a very well-known American privately owned multi-level marketing company. In October, my unit had a fundraiser for breast cancer. I thought that was an awesome... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Does LCAM Mean To Me!November has always been one of my favorite months because it’s my birthday month and I’ve always enjoyed Thanksgiving with my family as well. So, it was a double whammy... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Don't Let Anyone Steal Your VoiceWhen I began this journey as a lung cancer patient in 2017, I was grasping at anything that looked like hope. I was latching on to people, groups, research -... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments