Joy Is A GiftIs joy still possible even with a lung cancer diagnosis? Joy is always mistaken as happiness. They are not interchangeable. Joy is...reactions2comments
The View from Ten Years: A Journey of Gratitude and ResilienceWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, I didn’t think I’d make it to 10 years. I had little hope, and...reactionscomments
Am I Lucky?When I was first diagnosed with lung cancer nine years ago, people would always tell me how lucky I was. I was...reactionscomments
Flying, Cancer, and Blood ClotsMy first year of chemotherapy seemed like a good excuse to cover some ground that I had long been putting off. It...reactionscomments
Stress and Insurance, the High Emotional Costs of HealthcareEvery year seems to bring a shift in health expenses. Tax rules change -- sometimes dramatically -- and it is very difficult...reactionscomments
Hanging In ThereI focus on the positive. It's just how I'm wired. It isn't a forced action; it just comes naturally. I realized a...reactions11comments
Air Travel with Lung CancerIf you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, you are still able to travel on the airlines. If you are NOT on...reactionscomments
Celebrating My 10-Year Cancerversary: A Milestone Journey in the Heart of ItalyI was thrilled when my sister and brother-in-law invited me to join them on a trip to Italy. I immediately began saving...reactions1comment
Balancing Cancer Treatment Risks vs. Rewards: A Patient’s Guide to Quality of LifeOne of the first phrases that a new cancer patient often hears is "risk vs reward." This refers to the risk of...reactionscomments
Finding A Sense Of Balance - Life With CancerAs a person living with lung cancer, the treatment and medical appointments can be exhausting and time-consuming. There should be a balance...reactionscomments
Forced to Learn About Grief: A Daughter’s Story of Loss and Lung CancerOn September 9, 2024, after a 29-day stay in the hospital, my dad was taken from this world. He had recently been...reactionscomments
How to Monitor TKI and ALK Inhibitor Side EffectsI take a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) pill that brings various changes to my body that I should watch for regularly. The...reactionscomments
The Rewards of Quitting Smoking In a NutshellEveryone today knows it's better to quit smoking, that are some significant rewards to quitting smoking. When my parents started smoking in...reactions4comments
Two Minutes of Your Time Could Save Hundreds of Lives: Support Lung Cancer ResearchEditor's Note: The deadline to ask your representative to sign the "Dear Colleague" letter is April 26, 2022.The lung cancer advocacy community...reactions1comment
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
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
Immunotherapy for ALK Positive Lung CancerAbout 5 percent of all lung cancers are ALK-positive. And about 30 percent of lung cancers in people diagnosed under age 40...reactionscomments
Brachytherapy and SABT for Lung CancerBrachytherapy and stereotactic ablative brachytherapy (SABT) are 2 types of radiation therapy used to treat lung cancer. Radiation therapy aims high-energy rays...reactions1comment
Celebrating Progress and Raising Awareness: My 20-Year Survival JourneyStarting September 25, 2025, I will embark on a life-changing adventure—12,000 miles, six weeks, across the country. We are calling it The...reactions6comments
Time and Lung CancerWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer it felt like time stopped and froze. I was 30 years old and just told...reactionscomments
