Lung Cancer in the Movies - “The Farewell”Have you ever thought about how your life might be different if when you were diagnosed with lung cancer, no one had told you? Suppose all your friends and family... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The ConundrumI recently had a conversation with a representative from the American Lung Association (ALA) about what role they can play to better help lung cancer patients. During the conversation, I... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Going Back to Work or AdvocacyI was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 4 years ago. For the first 3 years, I was on a rollercoaster and had no idea what would strike me. One... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Always Ask About Biomarker TestingI started a group on Facebook for patients, by patients. We only allow lung cancer patients in this group, no caregivers or family are allowed. Our moderators and admins are... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Stats Don't Tell The Whole StoryEditor's Note: Donna recalls booking and preparing for her trip to Israel while also managing stage IV lung cancer. It's getting real! Several months ago, I stepped out in faith... By Donna Fernandez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Having Lung Cancer Impact my Connections with Others?I love getting together with my friends and family. I desperately need to talk about normal, everyday things and not think about lung cancer all the time. However, I find... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy (Part III)Read Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy -- Part I.Read Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy -- Part II. After Keasha’s death, Chris dedicated himself to... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Am Stronger Than the Cancer That Tried to Kill MeCliches become useful because they reference important life lessons and truths in just a few words. There are two cliches that embody the spirit of Survivorship to me. There are... By Denise Cutlip3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Benefits of Biomarker TestingThis article may prove to be the most important information that you may read -- biomarker testing. Biomarker testing is how your oncologist can determine which chemotherapy or immunotherapy drug... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What is Tissue-Agnostic Therapy?Cancer therapies have often been targeted to the type of cancer being treated, like lung cancer. As new breakthroughs in therapy have occurred, like immunotherapy and targeted therapy, where treatments... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fatigue, Will It Just Stop?Sometimes I feel like people think I am exaggerating my illness. I am the kind of person who never goes out without makeup and hair done, even if I am... By Sandy Spears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
What is Going On My Inspiration?I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer not even a month after my 33rd birthday. There are some days that are so great or so horrible, you never forget them. For... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lung Cancer Patients Living Self-Portrait Series: Chinese ROS1+ GroupThis is the first interview I conducted on a friend who is a member of Chinese ROS1+ Group. I wanted to interview him because he has several personal traces that... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stress ManagementHow do you deal with stress daily? We know what scanxiety is and that happens every few months, but how do you deal with it on a daily basis. Your health... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scanxiety and MeIs there anyone who has ever received a cancer diagnosis that doesn't at one time or another have a fear of recurrence? I'm not much of a worrier, but I... By Donna Fernandez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Using FACES to Improve Your HealthI recently listened to a very informative webinar on CancerCare.org entitled, "Mind-Body Techniques to Cope with the Stresses of Cancer." If you have the time to listen, I strongly recommend... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Working and MedicaidIt 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... By Lisa Moran3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Single Parenting and Lung CancerWhen I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I gave her father a choice. We weren’t married and hadn’t been dating long, but I have always been independent... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy (Part II)Read Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy -- Part I. Throughout Chris’ 12 years in the NFL, he was more than just a football player. He was a... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
An Advocate's Point Of ViewEach morning while enjoying my coffee, you can find me with my phone in my hand scrolling all the events that happened overnight on Facebook. Yes, I have no life. It... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments