The Patient Becomes the CaregiverI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013, fast forward four years and I am sitting in an ER with my mom trying to get to the bottom of her... By Patti Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Reflecting Back on Getting the Initial DiagnosisMy first thought was for my family. At first, the words stunned. "Looks like advanced lung cancer, we’ll know more when we can get a biopsy." When the words stopped... By Denise Cutlip3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Two Minutes Can Save LivesEveryone reading this, here is how you can make a meaningful difference in lung cancer research funding -- with very little effort. Details and background are below, but first, know... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Linnea Olson Talks About Clinical Trials, Triage, Dating, Sex And Being A Writer (Part 2)I sat down with Linnea Olson, a lung cancer advocate and survivor, to talk about her experience with clinical trials, building relationships, and intimacy after lung cancer.Christine: During this pandemic... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What is Thoracentesis Really Like?Your provider may have told you that you need a thoracentesis and you are probably wondering what thoracentesis is, why you need it, and the details about what to expect... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
August 1st is World Lung Cancer DaySave the date now for World Lung Cancer Day 2020! The first World Lung Cancer Day was celebrated in 2012 and it continues to be recognized each year on August... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things to Consider OutdoorsIt’s summer and with so many things happening in this new world, how we go about our day to day has changed. Many people tend to take breathing for granted... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Linnea Olson Talks About Clinical Trials, Triage, Dating, Sex And Being A Writer (Part 1)I met Linnea Olson from her blog and Facebook two years ago. Linnea is a lung cancer patient, artist, and writer. I am impressed by Linnea’s experience after 15 years... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Guilt That Keeps GoingWhen I was first diagnosed almost three years ago, I didn’t quite understand the meaning of survivor’s guilt. Then when I experienced the loss of someone that I actually knew... By Ashley Rickles4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Life in Words of ArtIt 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... By Lisa Moran3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Celebrate or Not?The day you receive a cancer diagnosis is often the worst day of most people’s lives. Everyone handles it differently and, of course, not all diagnoses are the same. Was... By Lysa Buonanno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Place, Time, and BehaviorWhile having cancer can make it difficult to sleep, practicing sleep hygiene can give you some control over your nighttime ZZZ. Last time, we talked about daily habits and their... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Probable vs. PossibleInstead of saying “it’s possible I will be alive in a year”, it is better for me to approach it as – “it is probable I will be here for... By Ronda Beaty2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Best Advice I Received Following My Lung Cancer DiagnosisWhen someone receives a cancer diagnosis, it feels like the world stops. They lose touch with what life looked like before cancer. In a way, yes, life does look totally... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Attending Virtual Oncology ConferencesIn the past few weeks, I have attended both the AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) annual meeting and the COA (Community Oncology Alliance) annual meeting -- no travel needed... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My 5th CancerversaryMy 5th cancerversary was June 21 meaning I was diagnosed with lung cancer five years ago. I’m not the kind of person to celebrate a birthday or marriage anniversary, but... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Skincare and CancerUpon beginning my chemo tablet of Tagrisso, I developed a pesky skin rash. It was only on my chin, chest, and back. It was so strange and so annoying. It... By Ashley Rickles2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
And Yet Another MilestoneIn February, I got to write about being able to be here to witness my daughter have her first boyfriend. Unfortunately, he has a rigorous football schedule and broke up with... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Keep Healthy HabitsAre you living with a cancer diagnosis and struggling to sleep? Of course! Who can sleep when they know they have cancer? The disease course can also disrupt sleep, as... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Story: A Newfound HopeOn October 19, 2017, I heard the words, "You have cancer". I thought it was a death sentence, but I have learned that we treat lung cancer as a chronic... By Ashley Rickles6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments