Anniversary for My Lung CancerJune is the 4th anniversary of my lung cancer diagnosis. I cannot remember the exact date and I cannot tolerate to think...reactions6comments
Living with CancerI was on the American Cancer Society's Website, looking for information about controlling weight gain occurring during cancer treatment. I didn't find...reactions2comments
Babysitting with Lung CancerAnyone who knows me or who has read my articles in the past know a few things about me. I have seven...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer - The Catastrophic EventAccording to the CDC, from 1999 to 2017 (18 YEARS), almost 218,000 people died in the United States from overdoses related to...reactions3comments
The Language of CancerWhen you get diagnosed with cancer, you are suddenly and unexpectedly tossed into a whole new world. And, that world has a...reactions4comments
Leaving a Legacy BehindAbout a year and a half ago, I had the incredible experience of going on a legacy retreat sponsored by a non-profit...reactions1comment
Lung Cancer and ExercisingQuality of life is the main focus when it relates to lung cancer. The ability to live a normal life or close...reactions2comments
Dental Issues and Bone StrengthenersI’ve never been a big fan of going to the dentist. When I was a little kid, my family dentist was an...reactions6comments
Don't Journey AloneThere's little that can strike fear deep down in our souls the way a cancer diagnosis can. Often, it is a fear...reactions3comments
For the Love of God, Stop the Fear TacticsWe’ve all seen them. The so-called public service announcements featuring horrific images of humankind suffering from the effects of smoking. Perhaps more...reactions14comments
When the Other Shoe DropsSince diagnosis, I just underwent the longest amount of time without scans. We all sit and wait for the day the other...reactions3comments
Remembering Anita FiguerasWe are incredibly saddened to share that LungCancer.net team member Anita Figueras passed away on June 27, 2019. Anita had been living...reactionscomments
It's Not EasyLet me start at the beginning of my latest fiasco. I began getting headaches in November 2018. My next MRI was scheduled for...reactions1comment
Do I Tell or Do I Not?“My Wife Was Dying, and We Didn’t Tell Our Children” is the story of a man and woman who hid from their...reactions2comments
Planning My Summer VacationIf you are planning a vacation this summer there are a few things to keep in mind, especially if you are going...reactionscomments
A Humbling ExperienceLast month I had the privilege of attending LUNGevity's International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference (f/k/a Hope Summit) in Washington, D.C. As one...reactions6comments
Seven Tips for ParentsNavigating life with cancer can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like an impossible...reactionscomments
Stage IV Lung Cancer - What Made It RealJust after my 33rd birthday, I was diagnosed with stage IV NSCLC adenocarcinoma with a positive EGFR mutation. At the time, I was...reactionscomments
Finding Happiness When It Seems Far AwayHave you ever noticed how things sometimes just fall into place? Recently, I listened to a Webinar sponsored by Texas Oncology Foundation...reactions5comments
A Surprise from International Lung Cancer Survivorship ConferenceI attended LUNGevity’s International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference (ILCSC) in Washington DC from April 25-28, 2019. It was the first time I...reactions7comments
