The Hope of Modern MedicineWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer and the doctor was awaiting my report from my additional molecular testing, I was...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Additional Treatment ExperiencesUndergoing lung cancer treatment can feel like a tiring and demanding process. Just making the decision about which type of treatment is...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Traditional Treatment ExperiencesUndergoing lung cancer treatment can feel like a long and sometimes challenging journey. There are many decisions along the way, including choosing...reactionscomments
What I Learned from AACR Annual Meeting 2022 (Part 2)I always attended as many technical presentations as possible, like engineering conferences from my previous career or cancer conferences. This time with...reactionscomments
Cancer and Cooking Recipe Series: Easy CasserolesWhen you are on a cancer journey, sometimes the thought of food is not pleasant. Some of us struggle to have an...reactions2comments
A Higher Risk for Blood ClotsI was diagnosed with lung cancer because of side effects from a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that traveled to my lung...reactions1comment
What I Learned from AACR Annual Meeting 2022 (Part 1)I attended AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) Annual Meeting 2022 from April 9-13 for the first time. The meeting was a...reactionscomments
Being A Transitional Foster Parent While Living With Lung CancerBack in 2019 my husband was approached by a pastor that we know and asked him if we would consider becoming transitional...reactions1comment
Traveling for TreatmentIn 2016, I was put into a position where I had to make a difficult decision. The lung cancer was growing, and...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer and Search EnginesIf you are newly diagnosed with lung cancer, I cannot stress this enough - stay off Google or any other search engine...reactions2comments
Looking On The Bright SideI have marveled at the emerging discoveries of lung cancer drugs and clinical trials. Most of the drugs have controlled gene mutations...reactions1comment
I Have Cried Every Day This Week - Survivors GuiltThere are a few things that after you are diagnosed with lung cancer you find to be very difficult to handle. The...reactions4comments
My Secrets to Living with Lung CancerI recently read the following question (paraphrased): “I’ve been having some mental issues that are odd for me. I think it might...reactions20comments
The Frustrations of Unexplainable SymptomsThere comes a time on this journey where you want answers, as everything that ails us can’t just be cancer or can...reactions33comments
My Experience with Biomarker TestingIn April 2014, I was diagnosed with stage IIIb lung cancer. Being a new cancer patient, I did not know how to...reactions4comments
Dear Lung Cancer PatientDear Lung Cancer Patient, I’m just writing to say, I’m sorry about the stigma. I know you wake up every day with...reactions6comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
We Need More MiraclesThis invader into our lives...lung cancer...not only wreaks havoc in our bodies, but it also breaks our hearts. As a longtime survivor...reactionscomments
Financial Compensation for Cancer Patients - Another ViewpointI wrote an essay last year about financial compensation for cancer patients when working with pharmaceutical companies and various cancer organizations. Cancer...reactionscomments
My Christmas Tree Is Still UpI'm sure that anyone who walked into my house would ask, "Why is your Christmas tree up?" This is a complex question. In...reactions2comments
