Feeling HopelessBack in November of 2014, when I was diagnosed with stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer, I felt like there was no...reactionscomments
Decisions About My TreatmentsMy fellow lung cancer survivors have asked me if I make decisions on my treatment. I would say "yes and no", but...reactionscomments
ALK Positive and Biomarker TestingWhen I was diagnosed my husband learned about biomarker testing while he was doing research online about lung cancer. So, when I...reactions1comment
ALK Positive: My 10-Year Lung Cancer Journey & The Power of Biomarker TestingWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, I felt completely lost. It was like my whole world turned upside down in...reactionscomments
Combating Cancer Related FatigueSometimes when our lives are so busy and full, we may wonder, why do we even sleep? Sleep is, in fact, as...reactions1comment
Living with Cancer-Related FatigueNo matter the type of cancer, there are some common experiences when it comes to treatment side effects. Across our oncology communities...reactionscomments
Community Views: How Can People Support Us?Receiving a cancer diagnosis is hard. All of a sudden, you have to shift your focus. Taking care of your health becomes...reactions3comments
Community Views: Appreciating the Ways Others Show Up For UsLung cancer treatment can be lifesaving, but it is also challenging. You may experience fatigue, discomfort, and nausea, among other symptoms. Lung...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
Balancing A Healthy Diet During Lung Cancer TreatmentProper nutrition to support your body during lung cancer treatment is essential to help maintain strength and well-being. That is because your...reactions1comment
Comfort Foods After Lung Cancer Treatment: What Community Members RecommendDiet and nutrition can be a worry for those undergoing treatment for lung cancer. Eating can sometimes feel like a chore due...reactions3comments
Why There Is Still a Tumor in My LungThere seems to be a popular misconception that, having been treated for lung cancer, the tumor in my lung should have been...reactionscomments
Protecting My Mental HealthI have stage IV ALK-positive lung cancer with brain mets. Anyone affected by late-stage lung cancer faces symptoms of depression or a...reactions6comments
What Is Within My ControlEven before I found out I had lung cancer, there were many things I couldn't have prevented. The addition and persistence of...reactionscomments
When A Fighting Spirit MattersHaving a chronic lung disease paves a path to lit your fighting spirit. The majority of survivors including myself choose to fight...reactionscomments
Co-Existing Emotions With SurvivorshipHuman beings express different emotions. Valid emotions coexist with us and become part of our lives. However, emotions are felt stronger while...reactions5comments
Losing Your Hair From ChemoWhen I started chemotherapy back in 2014, I knew the possibility of losing my hair. I was so worried about losing my...reactions6comments
Getting Through a Lung Cancer DiagnosisI often get asked by many people in the lung cancer community, especially the newer diagnosed, how I get through it. This...reactionscomments
My Experience With ChemoI began chemotherapy on December 10, 2014, and it lasted for about a month. My oncologist said I was one of her...reactions7comments
5 Things About Lung Cancer For World Lung Cancer DayWorld Lung Cancer Day is August 1. I have compiled a list of things that I have learned after being diagnosed with...reactionscomments
