Dress for the OccasionIt 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...reactions7comments
Who Am I? Thought-Provoking Authentic BreakthroughMy name is Rhonda Meckstroth and this is my first article. Who am I? I am a daughter, sister, mother, and wife. My career is as a government project specialist...reactions6comments
Grieving in the FightIn a previous article, Battling Cancer With A Loved One, I mentioned my sweet friend who was battling breast cancer and how absolutely helpless I felt. On November 20th, my...reactions2comments
Two Plus Two Does Not Always Equal FourWhen you talk about having lung cancer or being diagnosed with lung cancer, the story is not always the same. The perception that there’s only one way to be inflicted...reactions5comments
Practicing Ping Shuai Gong, A Chinese Exercise and MeditationPing Shuai Gong (PSG, 平甩功) is a Qigong exercise that originates from China. Through my exercise PSG for several months, I found something unusual and want to share. I'm not...reactions4comments
The Ideal Care Package for Someone with Lung CancerMany times when someone has lung cancer we do not know exactly how to help. Friends and family often want to give something but do not know what. Likewise, sometimes...reactions4comments
Advocate Spotlight: YolandaLungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Yolanda who supported her mother throughout her lung cancer. Since...reactionscomments
A Long Stay in the Dark HoleI started a new treatment in March of 2020 on Taxotere. In August, we adjusted my treatment by reducing the dose slightly and adding an additional week from once every...reactions10comments
The 2020 StrokeOn September 17th, 2020, I had a stroke. I didn't know that you could have a stroke without feeling it, but you can. But, I learned that the hard way. I...reactions5comments
Hygge is a Gift We Give Ourselves in the Darkest WinterThe end of the US calendar year falls just after the darkest night of the year: winter solstice (December 21 in the northern hemisphere). This can be a depressingly cold...reactions7comments
Advocate Spotlight: ChristineLungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Christine who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer after...reactions7comments
Seat at the Table with Mac and CheeseI have a love-hate relationship with the holidays because like so many, I start to reflect on the reality of the many that are no longer with me. I miss...reactions9comments
What is Survivor Guilt?According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, survivor guilt is defined as “a condition of persistent mental and emotional stress experienced by someone who has survived an incident in which...reactions2comments
Advocate Spotlight: AshleyLungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Ashley who learned about her lung cancer after an abdominal...reactionscomments
Advocate Spotlight: AlisaLungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Alisa who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2000, but...reactionscomments
Advocate Spotlight: SandyLungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Sandy whose lung cancer diagnosis took many months to confirm...reactionscomments
An Update on Patient-Driven ResearchPatient advocate Janet Freeman-Daily and I were invited to give a presentation recently at IASLC’s 2020 North American Conference on Lung Cancer (NACLC) about patient-driven research and why it is...reactionscomments
Surprising Side Effects Of Lung CancerEach person’s journey with lung cancer is challenging, no matter what side effects they experience. Some side effects, like fatigue, affect nearly everyone undergoing treatment. Others are less common and...reactions15comments
Bless Your Heart, Spirit, and Oh Yeah LungsThough there are developments in how lung cancer is reviewed and treated, at times, I do feel it’s lower on the totem pole. A few weeks back my organization held...reactions2comments
Advocate Spotlight: PattiLungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Patti who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013 and...reactions3comments
