The Advocate I Want to BeI’m an advanced lung cancer survivor for six years. For the first three years, I struggled with lung cancer, physical side effects, and mental effects. I wrote several articles about... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Walking Exercises with Lung CancerAs lung cancer survivors it is important for us to exercise. I recently wrote an article for lungcancer.net on different ways to exercise at home and one of the topics... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Understanding the Role of Healthcare Utilization Management OrganizationsYou may not be familiar with the term healthcare utilization management but chances are, it plays an important role in decisions about your healthcare. According to the NCI, healthcare utilization... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Hard Truth and Facing ItMy name is Ashley and I am deeply depressed. There! I said it. Saying this for the first time out loud to my husband was pretty surreal. It felt so... By Ashley Rickles4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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 that I had stage 3b lung cancer. Waiting... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis SurveyThe Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as you know it. While some treatments and side... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Choose To WorkI have always stayed busy by working and when I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer I found that I could not work as much as I wanted to... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Slow Cooker and Meal Prep MealsLet's face it! We are all busy and when we aren't busy, we are tired. Sometimes the last thing we want to do is cook. It's the cooking and then... By Ashley Rickles4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Singing Is Good for Lung Cancer Patients' Mental HealthI have heard that people love to sing, even if they can't sing melodiously. It's believed that singing is good for self-care, and as a matter of fact, there's solid... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Storming The HillIn 2017, I went to the U.S capitol to “storm the hill”. Lung cancer alliance (now combined with the Bonnie Addario Foundation and called Go2 Foundation) hosted the event. I... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
It's Easy To Get FrustratedI found myself getting frustrated with the pharmacy technician the other day. I am a somewhat quiet person but when it comes to my meds and things to do with... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Family’s COVID ShotsAs a lung cancer patient, I am at a higher chance for a more severe impact of COVID-19 should I get sick. I am fortunate my targeted therapy does not... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Empower PartnerWords and terms can make a huge difference when it comes to getting over hurdles and challenges. I hold the same sentiment when it comes to using the term “caregiver”... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What is GRASP?Recently, I participated in a relatively new program in conjunction with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting called GRASP. GRASP stands for Guiding Researchers and Advocates to... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insurance ObstaclesWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I never would have imagined all the health insurance details that I would come across. That would include keeping it, changing it, paying... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Accelerating Research for EGFR-Positive Lung CancerAs many of you know, I co-founded the patient group the EGFR Resisters in 2017 to improve outcomes for EGFR-positive lung cancer through support, education, and accelerating research. I’d like... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
That Amazing Word...I heard that amazing word one more time. What is that word that you speak of? I am so glad that you asked. The amazing word is "STABLE". I had... By Ashley Rickles4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Cancer ScarsThere is a song from the nineties by the band Goo Goo dolls called “name”. In this song, there is a lyric, and it is “scars are souvenirs you never... By Diane Spry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How to Find FriendsI started a self-grown journey in May 2021. I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer six years ago. I gave a lot of thought to this self-development journey at... By Christine Qiong Wu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Caregiver Topic: FatigueWhen one is diagnosed with cancer, we often designate someone to be our caregiver. This can be a partner, child, parent, friend, or sibling. When I was diagnosed with lung... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments