Why Is Lung Cancer Awareness Not Important?I've been surviving lung cancer for over 8 years now. I can't even begin to count the number of people, friends, that I've lost. And seeing the pain in the families... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Switzerland's Best Kept SecretA cancer diagnosis automatically makes life more challenging and living in a foreign country compounds that. Having to navigate the medical system in a language that is not my mother... By Angie Brice Hessbruegge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Yes, I SmokedThis article is not written to seek support like, "hang in there" or "I'm sorry you are going through this." It is not my goal to make you uncomfortable about... By Ronda Beaty2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Does Lung Cancer Stage Influence Palliative Care Decisions?Palliative care can be helpful for people at any stage and type of cancer. However, research shows there is a lack of awareness and understanding of the benefits of palliative... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Putting Aside My Working LifeMy targeted oral treatment has significantly controlled my brain metastasis and shrunk part of my lung tumor. Moreover, the side effects are remarkably manageable. My oncologist advised me to make... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making Money as a Lung Cancer SurvivorOne of the biggest challenges a lung cancer patient will come across is money. Even with health insurance medical bills add up. There are prescription drug costs and the need... By Diane Spry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Complicated RelationshipLung cancer and asthma are a complicated duo. Asthma can be mild for some, as it was for me for the first few years after being diagnosed. Then lung cancer... By Patti Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Lung Cancer Traditional Treatment ExperiencesUndergoing lung cancer treatment can feel like a long and sometimes challenging journey. There are many decisions along the way, including choosing the treatments that you and your doctor feel... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Back to College in COVID TimesMy family and I just came back from a 3-day, 2-night trip to New Jersey. It was the first time in almost a year that we spent the night anywhere... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Juicing for NutrientsI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. Over the last six or so years I have learned a thing or two about weight and other food-related issues. Whether that... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I'm Handling the Pandemic in 2021This article was written in January 2021. Well, of course, the virus did not end after the new year. In fact, there are more cases than ever. We are patiently... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experiences with Clinical TrialsI have participated in two clinical trials within the last six years. As a lung cancer patient, I felt very strongly about my participation in these trials. With that said... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Jumping Into Online Lung Cancer CommunitiesBeing a lung cancer survivor, I have chosen to face my stage 4 lung diagnosis. I have considered my online community groups as my extended family. They are walking the... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Power Outages, Frigid Temps and Lung Cancer Oh My!They say to always be thankful for the little things and that you don’t know what you have until it is gone. One of those being electricity for this Mississippi... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Quality of LifeI remember one of my first appointments with my oncologist I asked her why she chose oncology for a career. Her answer? "I didn't go into oncology to save lives... By Ronda Beaty4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Podcasting, Coping Tools, and Telling Your Children and Family You Have CancerPodcasting has become a therapeutic outlet for me on my cancer healing journey. Talking to my friend and co-host Karlee along with guests that we have on the show allows... By Angie Brice Hessbruegge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Does Cost Influence Lung Cancer Management?The lung cancer treatment path can be long, bumpy, and expensive. The cost of diagnostic tests, scans, imaging, drugs, surgery, and more can quickly add up. People living with lung... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
NO ONE Deserves Lung CancerThe first time I experienced the stigma surrounding lung cancer was as a teenager, almost 37 years ago. My dad had just died of lung cancer at 41 years old... By Jill Feldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Exercising At HomeI have had a gym membership for as long as I can remember. Prior to my lung cancer diagnosis, I would go on my lunch break and either do the... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Does Fundraising Fascinate Me?I have fundraised in November for the past three years. It’s for GO2 Lung Cancer Foundation and Lung Cancer Canada and I raised more than $42,000 US and Canadian dollars... By Christine Qiong Wu4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments