Frustration With InsuranceSo, how does this make any sense? I had a pulmonologist see me in the hospital when I was there for the...reactions3comments
A Long Stay in the Dark HoleI started a new treatment in March of 2020 on Taxotere. In August, we adjusted my treatment by reducing the dose slightly...reactions10comments
Quality of LifeI remember one of my first appointments with my oncologist I asked her why she chose oncology for a career. Her answer?...reactionscomments
Remembering Angie Brice HessbrueggeWe are incredibly saddened to share that LungCancer.net team member Angie Brice Hessbruegge passed away on May 26, 2021. Angie had been...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer As A Chronic DiseaseI think that a big goal for those of us in the lung cancer community is for us to get to where...reactions2comments
Behind the Cancer DoctorsThe survival of lung cancer patients depends on our doctors. Indeed, our doctors deserve every admiration from the patients. However, I would...reactions6comments
Cancer and Addressing BoundariesWhat are the boundaries when you are left with few options or those on your team have clearly signed off on the...reactions2comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyClinical trials have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms used when describing a clinical trial before...reactionscomments
Cancer Anniversary = CancerversaryTo me, a cancer anniversary (cancerversary) is a big milestone that needs to be celebrated. My cancer anniversary is in April and...reactions2comments
Brief Behavioral Therapy Helps People with Lung Cancer Sleep BetterThe roadblocks to sleep are many for people living with and treating lung cancer, and even beyond its survival. If it’s not...reactionscomments
The Effect Lung Cancer Has On RelationshipsIt is hard to say which part of lung cancer is harder: the physical pain of the diagnosis or the emotional pain...reactions3comments
Overcoming the BlahsA case of the blahs can be absolutely debilitating. When you don’t want to do anything. You don’t care about anything. Showering...reactionscomments
My Caregiver, My TwinMy twin sister is one of my biggest supporters. When I was diagnosed, she was on a travel nursing assignment in Connecticut...reactionscomments
The Advocacy WhyThis year has been pleasantly busy and I say that as with everything going on with this virus, politics, and everything else...reactions2comments
Be Careful Out ThereWhen you are diagnosed with lung cancer you become quite valuable. You are now able to tell a side of the story...reactionscomments
Research Opportunity: Health LiteracyThere is a new opportunity to participate in a research study about health literacy. Health Literacy Media shares more. We are Health...reactionscomments
Sex and ChemotherapyGoing through chemotherapy (chemo) is exhausting, emotionally and physically - there’s no way around it. When you get started, you’ll likely have...reactionscomments
How Are You Doing, Doctor?During recent labs, my doctor and I were just chatting. We were not talking about illness or cancer or COVID-19. Just chatting...reactionscomments
Mother's Day 2.0I've come to realize that not all holidays need to be expressed on the actual day. Growing up, so much importance was...reactions1comment
Family MattersThe past few months have been rough. I received the call recently that my aunt had finally passed away from stage 4...reactions1comment
