My LobectomyI had an upper right lobectomy just a little over a week ago. I really don’t detect much difference in terms of...reactions6comments
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
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
Call to Action! Need for Advocacy at Cancer Center Resource RoomsWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, I wanted to learn as much as I could about my disease. I was...reactions1comment
How To Practice Safe Medication DisposalToday more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be...reactionscomments
Hair Loss, Hats and WigsI see a lot of folks these days receiving treatment for lung cancer and they do not lose their hair. That’s wonderful!...reactions3comments
FreedomNovember is lung cancer awareness month and this past November marked 7 years since diagnosis. I would love to say that the...reactions1comment
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
When, What & Why of Medicare Open EnrollmentNavigating the nuances of health insurance while also managing lung cancer can be a lot to juggle. In order to simplify the...reactionscomments
Preparing for SurgeryAs a stage IV lung cancer patient, I never thought surgery would be an option for me. In addition to my primary...reactions12comments
Keto Diet and Lung CancerI’ve recently embarked on introducing a keto diet into my life. The word diet for cancer patients usually isn’t a good thing...reactions5comments
Survival Rate Increasing in Lung CancerPeople with lung cancer are living longer. This is a key finding of The State of Lung Cancer 2019 report issued by...reactions2comments
An Open Letter to Rush Limbaugh (Part 2)Since we’re dealing with early detection, I want to insert a fact that many of your listeners may not know. Approximately half...reactionscomments
An Open Letter to Rush LimbaughDear Rush, You may not understand the magnitude of the initial impact and following aftershock waves from your recent public acknowledgement about...reactionscomments
Learn To Be Safe OnlineWhen first diagnosed with lung cancer I refrained from doing internet searches, not because I feared learning about my cancer, but, because...reactions1comment
Giants LostBeginning at the end of January and carrying on into the first week of February, the lung cancer community has suffered some...reactionscomments
IASLC STARS Program for Patient Research AdvocatesI have a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in education, so to say that science has never been easy...reactionscomments
The American Cancer Society Issues 2020 Report on CancerThe American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released its report, Cancer Statistics, 2020. The report found that the death rate from cancer in...reactionscomments
PD-L1 and Lung CancerThe immune system plays an important role in protecting us from disease, it is the body’s way to fight infection and illness...reactionscomments
Insurance Issues: The Importance of Self-AdvocacyI learned this past month that it’s never possible to become complacent when dealing with insurance companies and that self-advocacy is important...reactionscomments
