My Reason and PurposeWhen I was first diagnosed in 2012, I slipped into a deep depression. I tried the thought of silver linings, such as...reactionscomments
Is This Working Out?It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My Lung Cancer Advocacy in 2019It is unbelievable that 2019 has passed. This year is 4.5 years since I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I cannot help...reactions1comment
Resources for Cancer CaregiversWhen your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary...reactions2comments
Newfound HopeHello. I am Ronda J. (Johnson) Beaty. I am a new contributor to LungCancer.net. I was diagnosed on January 11, 2017 with...reactions16comments
What are All of the Acronyms? Biomarker Testing and MutationsI remember my first oncology visit and remember the utter overwhelm that came upon me. This was a two-hour visit that seemed...reactions2comments
The Dentist DilemmaI experienced the dentist for the first time in over 7 years today. Yes, quite an embarrassing amount of time. I took...reactions10comments
Cancer Rocks My Boat One More TimeI’ve had what most would call an easy journey fighting lung cancer, especially compared to a lot of my friends. Only three...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewIn our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across...reactionscomments
In America: What's That?Stigmas, misunderstandings, bias - these are all difficult things that the LungCancer.net community has given a voice to. Living with lung cancer...reactionscomments
Man (and Woman’s) Best FriendI read an article recently about how dogs can sniff out cancer, particularly lung cancer. According to this study, two beagles were...reactions1comment
Reclaiming a Life and Giving It New MeaningThe whole purpose of treatment is to extend life. We do not go through chemotherapy and radiation or surgery just to sit...reactionscomments
Traveling and Lung CancerTraveling with lung cancer is not the easiest feat in the world. I recently attended a lung cancer conference for 3 days...reactionscomments
Awareness and Fundraising Go Hand-in-Hand!November, which was the Lung Cancer Awareness Month worldwide, has passed. I always thought that I have to do something special for...reactions2comments
Protecting Yourself From the Cold and Flu SeasonThe busy holiday season is in full force and so is cold and flu season. Spending more time in the public with...reactions1comment
Steroids: Tapering Off - Part 3Well, November has been quite an eventful month for me. Not necessarily all bad. During this month, I have been on 30 mg...reactionscomments
Reflections on 2019As 2019 comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the positive and negative things that have happened this past year...reactions1comment
Swallowing My Pride and Asking for HelpIt's been over a month since the completion of the stereotactic radiation to my upper right lobe. I had SBRT in 2013...reactions7comments
Holidays at My HouseI have always enjoyed the holidays. I love the food for Thanksgiving. Yum, all that delicious food and pies. I'm getting hungry...reactions1comment
Healing Powers of LaughterIt seems morbid to think of having a funny moment with cancer, but there has to be some room to laugh about...reactionscomments
