Rest in Peace, My FriendI think it was April 2015 at LUNGevity’s Hope Summit when I met Karen Loss. We were at the same table. She also was on a panel with other authors... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 put on holidays -- family needed to be... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Does Typical Look Like?Why do people assume that a lung cancer patient is to look a certain way? Have you encountered the, well you don’t look like you have lung cancer? I’m sure... By Sandy Spears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
S-E-X and CancerI blush just writing the title to this article. Here we are, well into the 21st century, and many, if not most, of us, still find sex and intimacy a... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Tale of Two Trials -- Part IIThis is the continuation of A Tale of Two Trials, where Melissa shares her experience with the Loxo-292 clinical trial to treat her stage IV lung cancer. Melissa has advice... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Tale of Two TrialsMelissa Crouse shares her experience with the Loxo-292 clinical trial to treat her stage IV lung cancer. In August 2005, Melissa Crouse of Cape Coral, Florida, was shocked by her... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ms. Independent Who?Lung cancer has changed my life and made me the person I am today. This person would not recognize or probably even like pre-33-year-old Samantha. I don't think I was a... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advanced Care Directives: Using Your Therapist To HelpThree years ago, when I was first diagnosed, my husband and I scrambled together to put together our estate plan, including creating a trust for our children, writing out our... By Julie Swedberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Art of Affording CareIsn't it amazing how your medical plan determines how your life may play out in beating your cancer? Dealing with lung cancer is a huge problem and coping with this... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tis The SeasonAnd I don't mean the Christmas holidays. I bet that's what you thought when you read the title. What I really mean is allergy season! My entire life, I have never... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Turn of the Century TumorIt was 1999, I was a single mom of nine year old twin boys and always on the go with a full-time job, elementary school drop-offs, subway to work and... By Alisa4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Survivor Guilt? Heck No! Survivor Anger!I am angry. Angry that the parents of a seven year old had to beg for two years to get a CT until she was diagnosed stage 4 at age... By Denise Cutlip4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
To Donate or Not To Donate: American vs. Chinese ViewsIt’s quite a routine for North Americans to donate to charities, but not for Chinese. According to “30 Years of Giving in Canada” published in 2018, levels giving to charities... By Christine Qiong Wu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I Have Cancer, But It Doesn't Have MeWhen I try to describe my relationship with cancer, I often find it difficult to put it into words. But, I'm going to give it one more try here today... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Our Stories of Hope After a Lung Cancer DiagnosisMany don't know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women worldwide. The funding received is less than any other cancer per person. This... By Samantha Mixon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Changing PlansAs most of us know, unfortunately, plans sometimes need to be changed at the last minute due to treatment schedules, our own health, or the health of others. How you... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Taking Care of Dental Conditions while Undergoing Chemo: Dry MouthWhen I was diagnosed with cancer, no one told me anything at all about how important it is to visit a dentist right away. It has only been since I... By Donna Fernandez4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments