Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) CancerCancers that affect people between the ages of 15 and 39 are often called adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers. This age...reactionscomments
The Friend Who Got Me Through My Lung Cancer DiagnosisMany will say their spouse, children, kids, family member, or a best friend helped them during their lung cancer diagnosis. I agree...reactionscomments
Why You Should Join a Support GroupI know what you’re thinking: “I would never go to a support group! Why would I want to sit around with a...reactionscomments
We're Headed to Disney!As a child, I never dreamed of going to Disney. We were not short on vacations; Disney just was not one of...reactions2comments
Approaching My "Big" CancerversaryI'm not one for big celebrations as a rule. Never have been. Birthdays come and go with barely a nod. Parties...well, let's...reactions4comments
Survivorship Part II: Get a Life PlanAs we covered in Part One of this article, a cancer survivorship plan developed by your medical team is a necessary tool...reactionscomments
What Are All Those Scans, Anyway?Most of us are familiar with the X-ray and Ultrasound, but there are more imaging scan options that many patients will receive...reactionscomments
Medical PTSD In Cancer PatientsFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. The word "cancer" often leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea...reactionscomments
Being NED: My StoryI’m in quite a few lung cancer groups on Facebook, and I often read how some members wish they were NED for...reactionscomments
Deena's ConfessionAs LCAM comes to an end I need to make a confession and apology. I firmly believe the destructive stigma associated with...reactions16comments
Patients Gathering in Raleigh for LiveLung Small Cell Lung Cancer SummitThe Dusty Joy Foundation, or LiveLung, is hosting the first ever inaugural Small Cell Lung Cancer Summit from April 18-19, 2023. It...reactions4comments
Mesothelioma vs. Lung Cancer - What’s the Difference?Mesothelioma and lung cancer, while both cancerous, have very distinct differences. You may have heard your doctor talk about mesothelioma during the...reactionscomments
Senior Night - A BlessingWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, my daughter Karley was only 7 years old. Shortly after she turned eight, her father...reactions2comments
Staying Hydrated on Chemo DaysWhen you have lung cancer, chemo dehydration is normal. Paying attention to the signs from your body that you're feeling more thirsty...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My CancerversaryNovember was a busy month for me, but there was a lot to celebrate and a lot for me to be thankful...reactions4comments
Managing Long-Term SurvivorshipThe concept of long-term survival was not even a consideration when Gregory Kalemkarian, M.D. started his oncology practice. Dr Kalemkarian spoke to...reactionscomments
All It Takes is LungsIt’s October. Is there anyone who does not know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? I know that if I watched...reactions2comments
Call to Action! Need for Advocacy at Cancer Center Resource RoomsWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, I wanted to learn as much as I could about my disease. I was...reactions1comment
Bugged by Lung Cancer?For the past several weeks, I have been focused intently on insects. They have invaded my space as well as my thoughts...reactionscomments
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer TreatmentCancer treatment is essential for those living with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without their cancer spreading. Unfortunately, these...reactionscomments
