SummertimeSummer. In my younger days growing up in Virginia, I spent almost every weekend in Virginia Beach. As a young adult, in...reactionscomments
My Secret to a Positive ApproachWe are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to...reactions6comments
2 Cancers - 2 Immunotherapies?Cancer is the six-letter word no one wants to hear. Most, not all, people will also hear the word metastasis (spread of...reactionscomments
Post-Thoracotomy Pain SyndromeDid you have a portion of your lung removed through traditional surgery? After your incision healed, do you experience pain near and...reactions2comments
I Finished With My Treatments, Why Am I Still So Tired?I hear this question all of the time, "How long did it take for you to regain your energy after treatments?" or...reactions2comments
Lessons from Love and LossI bet you're thinking of your loved ones, right? Well, I am actually not. What I am writing about is all the friends I...reactionscomments
A Surprise from International Lung Cancer Survivorship ConferenceI attended LUNGevity’s International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference (ILCSC) in Washington DC from April 25-28, 2019. It was the first time I...reactions7comments
Hope Summit: LUNGevity’s International Lung Cancer Survivorship ConferencePrior to my diagnosis of lung cancer, I really didn't travel much. Maybe two hours to Columbus, Ohio, but that was the...reactionscomments
Don't Give Up!It was unimaginable to travel with my situation, a stage IV lung cancer metastasis to the brain. Nowadays, it’s not a big...reactions2comments
5 Survival Tips for Attending ASCOIf you have never attended ASCO's annual conference at McCormick Place in Chicago, the experience can be somewhat overwhelming. To better prepare...reactionscomments
The Availability and Logistics of Participating in Clinical TrialsA year ago, my medical oncologist walked into the office and informed me that he was pulling me out of the trial...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month Gala and Travel RaffleI am excited about our organization’s upcoming Lung Cancer Awareness Month event. After nearly 10 years of operation, LiveLung is hosting its...reactions2comments
Staying Occupied When Energy Levels are LowTreatments that we undergo for our lung cancer can really zap our energy. Someone recently posted a question on a forum on...reactions1comment
Drug-Free Pain ReliefSometimes we all get tired of taking pills or having injections. Sometimes, perhaps, we simply want to try other options. For patients...reactionscomments
Challenging Your Own Self-CareWhen I walked into my office this afternoon and noticed the pair of hand weights collecting dust next to my desk, something...reactionscomments
Easy All-Purpose Cancer Meal Starting PointAsked about how a patient should eat, virtually every doctor or nurse in oncology is going to respond: "eat a balanced diet...reactionscomments
Is a Wellness Coach Right for You? (Part II)Paula Payne of High Point, NC, has spent much of her life pursuing her passion for helping others live well. She now...reactionscomments
Always Ask About Biomarker TestingI started a group on Facebook for patients, by patients. We only allow lung cancer patients in this group, no caregivers or...reactions5comments
My First Round of Stereotactic Radiation TherapyI completed the five rounds of recommended radiation over the course of two weeks. My parents live in Atlanta near the hospital...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Participation Contrasted with Standard of Care TreatmentsBack in 2013, I opted to join a clinical trial. My first-line chemotherapy treatments had worked briefly, but once we stopped the...reactionscomments
