Embracing the Moment: A Last-Minute Road Trip to RememberI was asked to participate for a very well-known pharmaceutical company as a panelist. I was so excited because it happened to...reactionscomments
Finding Comfort In ConnectionsSometimes, the walk in lung cancer brings about a certain level of fear and uncertainty. There may be a magnitude of positive...reactionscomments
Taking a Deep Breath with Lung CancerOne of the anomalies of lung cancer is that for many patients, they never experience any symptoms to clue them into their...reactionscomments
Does Advice to "Stay Positive" Help?When I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, many friends and family members told me to “stay positive.” As someone who just...reactions6comments
Hearing the Word “Stable”At my recent quarterly scans, I heard the word “stable” once again. This journey can bring so much uncertainty and often confusion...reactions5comments
Did Radon Cause Your Lung Cancer?Radon is a deadly radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. It is odorless, colorless and invisible. Just because we cannot see or...reactions1comment
How and Why Did I Get Lung Cancer?Go ahead, guess the first question virtually every person asks when I tell them I have lung cancer. If you guessed the...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
The Vital Role of Public Health in Lung CancerI’m not sure if many understand the importance of public health, but it is a huge and necessary need, especially when we...reactionscomments
Extra Movement During TreatmentI am still on my first targeted therapy treatment but on a lower dose so my hemoglobin count can go back to...reactions10comments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetWe’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily...reactionscomments
I'm NED, Now What?I am not a fan of abbreviations when used and not explained. If I am scrolling through a Facebook group and find...reactions6comments
Living With Lung Cancer, Now No Evidence of Disease – Now What?Cancer remission is often called “no evidence of disease” (NED). This means that scans and tests do not detect any cancer in...reactionscomments
My 9-Year CancerversaryThis past December, I celebrated my 9-year cancerversary. While I am obviously thrilled to have lived way longer than I expected when...reactions8comments
You’re on Targeted Therapy? Is That the Same as Immunotherapy?Last week, I went to a checkup appointment for my 85 year old mother and ended up discussing lung cancer with her...reactions3comments
What Does EGFR+ Lung Cancer Mean?EGFR stands for epidermal growth factor receptor. EGFR is a protein that helps cells grow. However, a change (mutation) in the gene...reactions3comments
Aromatherapy Helped Me Manage My Lung Cancer Side EffectsHmmm....what? Yep, you read that right. Aromatherapy can be great for your side effects if you have lung cancer. First and foremost, allow me...reactions7comments
Taking Care of My Mental HealthAs the years go by, boosting my mental health remains one of my priorities for survivorship. As I navigate my life with...reactions1comment
Water, My FriendAs someone who has had many types of treatment for lung cancer, I understand firsthand the vital importance of staying hydrated during...reactions3comments
Lung Cancer Resources & Assistance ProgramsWhen you're dealing with lung cancer, the focus is often on managing the cancer -- as it should be! However, other distractions...reactions1comment
