Conversations With a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive CareRev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive Care Unit and graduated from the Divinity School... By LungCancer.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You're Never AloneEditor's Note: The following article talks about a suicide that occurred in the author’s hometown, which may be upsetting to some readers. If you or a loved one are experiencing... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Smokers Blame Themselves for Their DiseaseI spend a lot of time on various forums and cancer-related Websites. I love to read the stories of others who have been diagnosed with cancer. Everyone's journey, despite a... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Interview That Never HappenedWhen I opened Facebook the other week, I was surprised when I found out that Justin Perry had passed away. As a person with advanced lung cancer, I thought I... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My Second Time Participating in AACR’s Scientist-Survivor ProgramFrom March 29th through April 3rd of this year, I had the good fortune of being selected to participate in the Scientist-Survivor (SSP) Program at AACR’s Annual Meeting. AACR stands... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Day On Capitol HillThis was my first year participating in anything like this. I was nervous, anxious, and excited all in one. Was I ready to rally to our congress for the research... By Sandy Spears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
BoringIt 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... By Lisa Moran3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Opdivo and My Side Effects (Part 2)I have in the past year begun to have side effects from my immunotherapy, Opdivo. I had previously written about the "rash" on my hands. Well, that has taken a turn... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and AdvocacyChris Draft grew up in Anaheim, California. He played football and baseball for Stanford University and graduated in 1998 with a degree in economics. He then played football professionally for... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3:00 AM ThoughtsThe other night, it's 3:00 am and I'm awake - FINALLY!! Opdivo really knocked me on my butt this time. Friday and Saturday, I felt great (well, not great, but you... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Heavy LossOur lung cancer community is full of loss. Sometimes it can be overwhelming and you have to pull yourself away from it all. Too many people are being snuffed out... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving Lung Cancer TreatmentsDo you think I am going to write about the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy? Nope. This has nothing to do with that. This has to do with all the... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Biomarker Testing Needs to Keep Up With TreatmentsThere have been a lot of changes in lung cancer since I was diagnosed in 2013. When I had biomarker testing on my biopsy tissue, EGFR, ALK, and KRAS were... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding Support When Treatment Ends"We’ll see you in three months." What? But I’ve been seeing you every week, sometimes 3-5 days a week for months! What do you mean three months? What am I... By Denise Cutlip3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips and Tools for Managing StressFor most of us, a lung cancer diagnosis is synonymous with stress. Even if we never worried a day in our lives before we were diagnosed, chances are good that... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Cancer Patients Living Self-Portrait Series: ChristineI wanted to create a living self-portraits series about lung cancer patients and caregivers. These portraits are about our feelings, our journey, especially how we got to this point. I... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is LCFA’s Role in Lung Cancer Advocacy? At the end of February, I was invited to attend the Inaugural Patient Advocate Workshop for Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) in Marina Del Rey, California. For its Inaugural... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Family MattersThe past few months have been rough. I received the call recently that my aunt had finally passed away from stage 4 Leukemia. I found it odd that her husband... By Samantha Mixon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Language of Cancer -- Part 2Learning you have cancer is one of the biggest shocks you will experience in your life. And, while you are still reeling from the news, you are often being bombarded... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Should I Talk About My Lung Cancer?I’m not a social person but it doesn’t bother me. When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I became even more isolated. One reason is that I didn’t know how... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments