What Have You Done Today That Made You Happy?I think that I am at a stage in this cancer journey that I am happy with. When I was diagnosed, I...reactionscomments
Do You Feel Like a Burden?Feeling like a burden is so common to those with disabilities and pain. Just know that if you have this feeling, you are...reactions2comments
Advocating from AlaskaThrough my advocacy work, I have the opportunity of making new friends in the lung cancer community and interact with so many...reactionscomments
Advocating from Alaska (Part 2)Read the first part of Kelly's story in Advocating from Alaska (Part 1). When the biopsy came back as positive for lung...reactions1comment
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactions1comment
My Experience with TagrissoWhen I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2014 my oncologist sent my tumor out for biomarker testing. I was...reactionscomments
Journaling after DiagnosisHave you found a hobby after diagnosis? I started a blog after I was diagnosed, and I have sporadically updated it ever...reactions3comments
My Experiences in Chemotherapy WardI’m a 7-year lung cancer survivor. I’m on targeted therapy, which has few side effects. I had chemo for four months when...reactions1comment
To Those Who Feel Like A Drug SeekerThis is an open letter to those lung cancer patients who feel like a drug seeker. You are not alone. I was diagnosed...reactions1comment
Lung Cancer Care PacketsI was thinking, what are some ways to soften the mood in survival? What are some of the things you wish you...reactions2comments
From Darkness to LightI often wake up feeling like I just had a dream, the twisted ones, which happen when you fall asleep at the...reactionscomments
A Humbling ExperienceLast month I had the privilege of attending LUNGevity's International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference (f/k/a Hope Summit) in Washington, D.C. As one...reactions6comments
My Journey of Advocacy from Lung Cancer to General CancerI have been advocating for cancer for four years and have survived for lung cancer closed to sever years. Looking back at...reactions1comment
Palliative Care and Lung CancerThe difference between palliative care and hospice are totally different. Some people will think, "Oh no, palliative care". I know that I used to...reactions8comments
Small Cell, Big Impact: New Virtual Small Cell Lung Cancer Group Kicks Off (Part 2)The Dusty Joy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the lung cancer community, has a growing network of monthly educational patient group meetings...reactions5comments
The Precious Gift Of TimeTime is a priceless gift especially when I am facing a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Living with the disease is part...reactions6comments
Small Cell, Big Impact: New Virtual Small Cell Lung Cancer Group Kicks Off (Part 1)The Dusty Joy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the lung cancer community, has a growing network of monthly educational patient group meetings...reactions5comments
Relationships, Dating, and Stage 4 Lung CancerI cannot begin to describe how aggravating this part of surviving is. After all, who wants to have a serious relationship with...reactions5comments
Reflections of Two Caregivers: Patti & YolandaThis article was co-authored by Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo and Patti Henry. Both Yolanda and Patti lost their mothers to lung cancer. They share...reactions10comments
