The Trials of the MisdiagnosedNovember was lung cancer awareness month. The month came and went with little fanfare, as it usually does. I had a few...reactionscomments
Transparency*Transparency b : easily detected or seen through : obvious c : readily understood d : characterized by visibility or accessibility of...reactionscomments
I Have Cancer, But It Doesn't Have MeWhen I try to describe my relationship with cancer, I often find it difficult to put it into words. But, I'm going...reactions1comment
Reflections of a 5-year Lung Cancer SurvivorRight out of the starting gate, I found that some friends downplayed my lung cancer diagnosis practically to the point of denying...reactions7comments
Remembering Jennifer TothWe are incredibly saddened to share that LungCancer.net team member Jennifer Toth passed away on January 28, 2020. Jennifer had been living...reactions2comments
Improving My Quality Of LifeAfter years into my lung cancer treatment, my mission remains to include healthy habits that could improve the quality of my life...reactions7comments
How Do Autoimmune Diseases Affect Cancer Risk?Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from...reactions8comments
What is it Really Like to Live With Cancer?I have been living with lung cancer for nine years now. I never in my life imagined that I would be diagnosed...reactions6comments
How I Opened Up My CrossFit GymIn 2011, I lost the job that I had for almost 12 years. As I look back now, it was a blessing...reactions1comment
Finding Beneficial Information About Lung CancerI recently had a conversation with a fellow survivor. They were upset about an article that was posted because it gave false...reactionscomments
You Never Get Immune to Losing Friends to Lung CancerAs a nearly 10-year lung cancer survivor, I've lost so many friends that I would have never even met had I not...reactions4comments
My Pets - Comfort, Distraction or A Little Bit of Both?Pets can provide company, comfort, and support. They may help in coping with the emotions that come up with having lung cancer...reactions1comment
The Holidays and My Family, AgainSince my father passed, the holidays haven't been the same. This will be my second Christmas without him. My sister is living...reactions1comment
Family Dynamic Changes...Good or Bad?I’m often asked if my family dynamics changed when I was diagnosed with lung cancer and if was it a good or...reactions4comments
Finding My Feet While Traversing Along A Rocky PathOncologists fight cancer for a living; it is a clear journey that they choose to be on. However, patients living with lung...reactionscomments
I Want To Grow My Family. But, Can I?When lung cancer enters your life, it disrupts things you would never think of. When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I...reactions1comment
The Important RemindersWhen coping with an illness like lung cancer, the fewer reminders of what you're experiencing in real time, the better. I know...reactions4comments
Chemo DehydrationHaving dehydration after chemo treatments was not fun. I remember my first chemo and the experience I had not drinking enough water...reactionscomments
Reflections on Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022So, we all know that November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, but for me and the lung cancer community, it’s every day...reactionscomments
Making it to My Daughter's Senior Year with Lung CancerMy journey with lung cancer began before I knew about it. I was always tired but always tried to make everything fun...reactionscomments
