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Hello. I am Ronda J. (Johnson) Beaty. I am a new contributor to LungCancer.net. I was diagnosed on January 11, 2017 with NSCLC, adenocarcinoma, KRAS mutation. I have been on...

I remember my first oncology visit and remember the utter overwhelm that came upon me. This was a two-hour visit that seemed like 5 minutes. I found myself asking the...

I experienced the dentist for the first time in over 7 years today. Yes, quite an embarrassing amount of time. I took my daughter this morning. I decided to make...

I’ve had what most would call an easy journey fighting lung cancer, especially compared to a lot of my friends. Only three times in 6-1/2 years has my boat been...

In our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across the board, from survivor to metavivor to “just...

Stigmas, misunderstandings, bias - these are all difficult things that the LungCancer.net community has given a voice to. Living with lung cancer is so much more. We hope to continue...

I read an article recently about how dogs can sniff out cancer, particularly lung cancer. According to this study, two beagles were able to identify non-small cell lung cancer in...

The whole purpose of treatment is to extend life. We do not go through chemotherapy and radiation or surgery just to sit at home in front of the tv waiting...

Traveling with lung cancer is not the easiest feat in the world. I recently attended a lung cancer conference for 3 days. I have 3 animals that are very needy...

November, which was the Lung Cancer Awareness Month worldwide, has passed. I always thought that I have to do something special for November. Fundraising is not my favorite. I used...

The busy holiday season is in full force and so is cold and flu season. Spending more time in the public with shopping and parties can make us more susceptible...

Well, November has been quite an eventful month for me. Not necessarily all bad. During this month, I have been on 30 mg of Prednisone all month. Each month when I reduce...

As 2019 comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the positive and negative things that have happened this past year which have impacted my life. On the positive...

It's been over a month since the completion of the stereotactic radiation to my upper right lobe. I had SBRT in 2013 to my lower right lobe. This area of...

I have always enjoyed the holidays. I love the food for Thanksgiving. Yum, all that delicious food and pies. I'm getting hungry thinking about it. What would Thanksgiving be without...

It seems morbid to think of having a funny moment with cancer, but there has to be some room to laugh about the business it presents. The tears I have...

We all expect changes in our bodies as we age, but wow! I feel like I’m constantly looking in the mirror and asking the stranger staring back at me “what...

I am on a patient advisory board for my medical clinic. We decided to become part of Imerman Angels, a group that offers mentor support for cancer patients and caregivers...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023.  As a cherished member of LungCancer.net and a source of inspiration, Lisa generously...

Do as I say -- not as I do. I have always been honest with my triumphs and failures since beginning my cancer journey almost six years ago. Last January...