The Racial Gap in Lung Cancer Rates Is ClosingIn the United States, lung cancer rates have been declining for years due to several factors. However, one long-lasting rate is just now starting to lower: the higher rate of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Research Opportunity: Health LiteracyThere is a new opportunity to participate in a research study about health literacy. Health Literacy Media shares more. We are Health Literacy Media, a non-profit organization based in St... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unforgettable Friendships with Lung Cancer PatientsFor so many years, all the people I interacted with had some working relationship with me. I didn't have personal friends, and it didn't bother me. When I had lung... By Christine Qiong Wu4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Spotlight: Jim and Kristina BurkeRecently, Kristina Burke reached out to me through our EGFR Resisters website. She told me that her husband Jim was diagnosed with stage IV EGFR positive lung cancer in August... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To The Newly Diagnosed...I recently had a friend from high school reach out to me. Although she lives in Texas, her friend she wanted me to meet was in the county next to mine. A... By Samantha Mixon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How to Demotivate an Advocate: From an HR Point of ViewI'm not a great advocate. I write about lung cancer and help people by being available to listen. But that is not me going out into the world and screaming to the... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Best FriendA lung cancer diagnosis can be very isolating. Before you are diagnosed you are living your life. You may be working, retired, a stay-at-home parent but you are living your... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How Are You Doing, Doctor?During recent labs, my doctor and I were just chatting. We were not talking about illness or cancer or COVID-19. Just chatting. He often says that he feels like he... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When A Fighting Spirit MattersHaving a chronic lung disease paves a path to lit your fighting spirit. The majority of survivors including myself choose to fight the disease. We are continuously driven to increase... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Upcoming Lung Association Lung Cancer Event Focuses on Mind, Body and SpiritThe American Lung Association is pleased to host its second ever virtual Lung Cancer Patient Meetup on May 11, 2021. This event will feature experts in the field speaking on... By American Lung Association2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving Survivor's GuiltI had never heard the term “survivor's guilt” before I was diagnosed with lung cancer. Even months after diagnosis I did not know the term. As months went by, I... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meet Kristina and TAG Time Happy HourKristina's husband, Jim, was diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2020. In this conversation with LungCancer.net, Kristina talks about how her family and community rallied around Jim following his diagnosis... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Lost My Independence And How I Gained It BackAfter I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I lost my independence. I had just finished up a five-day hospital stay. Along with my parents, I went back to their house... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Having Great Co-SurvivorsIn my lung cancer journey, I have been blessed with a number of people who I consider my co-survivors. They give their support as I fight and survive my life-threatening... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Perceptions of Palliative CareDo you know what palliative care is? According to the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), “Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Celebrating Another MilestoneEight years ago I was told I had 12-18 months to live. As I said, that was 8 years ago. My daughter was 7 when I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Issues New Recommendation for Lung Cancer ScreeningThe United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued 2021 guidelines for lung cancer screening. The last change made to these guidelines was in 2013. A screening test is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Reflections of Two Caregivers: Patti & YolandaThis article was co-authored by Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo and Patti Henry. Both Yolanda and Patti lost their mothers to lung cancer. They share a conversation they had about caring for and... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Feeling A Little Meh LatelyIt 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 Comments8 comments
Why Exercise Is A Partner?As we get older or old enough to do our own research; well, that opens up a floodgate of constant learning and understanding how components of life work. Lung cancer... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments