Cancer Did Not Win: Why Words MatterThere is something in the cancer world that bothers me, and I would like to address it here. One thing that I...reactions6comments
NO ONE Deserves Lung CancerThe first time I experienced the stigma surrounding lung cancer was as a teenager, almost 37 years ago. My dad had just...reactions13comments
My Cancer-Related Fatigue ExperienceCancer-related fatigue can be from treatment, but it can also be from lung cancer itself. I have found that fatigue is one...reactionscomments
What Caused My Lung Cancer?I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. I did not have a lot of experience with lung cancer or even cancer...reactions7comments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol), and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike...reactions1comment
Can You Have It All?I recently listened to the West Wing Podcast, founded in 2016 by the oncologist Dr. Jack West, a lung cancer specialist. This...reactionscomments
The Highwayman, My Earthly Protector GoneLosing a parent can be tough at any age. When that parent passes away unexpectedly a few hours after you last talked...reactions4comments
Remembering Dustin "Screech" DiamondOn January 21, 2021, the public found out that former child star Dustin "Screech" Diamond was diagnosed with stage 4 small cell...reactions2comments
The Way We Talk About Lung Cancer Must ChangeThis last year and a half (or so) the world has been embraced the concept cancer patients call the ‘New Normal’. In...reactions1comment
Navigating Palliative CareIn my job as an oncology social worker I have the privilege of being part of a palliative care team, but find...reactions2comments
What Is Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia?Chemotherapy treatments aim to kill cancer cells in the body. These medications target fast-growing cells in the body and destroy them. While...reactionscomments
LCAM ReflectionsRight now, for me, it is November 30th. This means that another Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) has come to a close...reactionscomments
Chemo and How I ManagedThere are many options for treating lung cancer today and that is because of research, advocacy, and spreading the word that all...reactionscomments
When You Feel Ignored!I’m an independent consultant for a very well-known American privately owned multi-level marketing company. In October, my unit had a fundraiser for...reactionscomments
Ways to Share Our Lung Cancer StoryLung Cancer Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge and reflect on the unique stories that exist within individual lung cancer journeys...reactionscomments
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis SurveyThe Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as...reactionscomments
What Does LCAM Mean To Me!November has always been one of my favorite months because it’s my birthday month and I’ve always enjoyed Thanksgiving with my family...reactions6comments
Don't Let Anyone Steal Your VoiceWhen I began this journey as a lung cancer patient in 2017, I was grasping at anything that looked like hope. I...reactions1comment
Video: Radon and Lung CancerRadon is a deadly radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. It is odorless, colorless and invisible. Just because we cannot see or...reactionscomments
U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Issues New Recommendation for Lung Cancer ScreeningThe United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued 2021 guidelines for lung cancer screening. The last change made to these...reactions9comments
