Embracing Life and Moving ForwardI just saw this heading -- Embracing Life and Moving Forward -- on a Web page. It resonated with me. It is...reactionscomments
Cancer Is a Horror StoryBack in the seventies and eighties, I read a lot of horror literature. Often to the dismay of my parents, I insisted...reactionscomments
Battling Survivor's GuiltI recently got back from the trip of a lifetime to Israel. I had never traveled internationally before, so this trip was...reactionscomments
Do I Have a Family History of Lung Cancer?When I was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2013, I was completely shocked. Not only was lung cancer not on my...reactionscomments
The Burden 2.0A while ago, I posted an entry about feeling like a burden to other people. I also mentioned that my ex, who...reactionscomments
Lessons from Cats: Suffering to JoyI have heard a few too many heartfelt and inspiring stories from dog and cat owners over the years. And I have...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like lung cancer and its side effects. Phrases...reactionscomments
This Is MeIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished...reactionscomments
Second OpinionsWhen I was first given my cancer diagnosis, my physicians and health care workers offered a wealth of information and resources to...reactionscomments
Managing Stress with MindfulnessHave you heard of mindfulness? It seems to be "the" thing these days, with good reason. It has been scientifically proven to...reactionscomments
Breast EnvyWhen I was a young girl, I was completely flat-chested. Every article of clothing I wore simply hung shapelessly. It was flat-out...reactionscomments
It’s Ok to Not be Ok - Being Honest About DepressionRecently, Haley Epstein, a very close friend of the family, came home from her freshman year at college to speak at her...reactions1comment
It’s Ok to Not be Ok – Depression and Lung CancerClinical anxiety/depression is something you carry with you forever -- a daily struggle that is exhausting and can sometimes be paralyzing. I...reactionscomments
Don't Call Me a WarriorI am called a "warrior" fairly often these days. I am not a warrior. People also call me "heroic," "strong," and even...reactionscomments
A New Way to Look at FundraisingI raised over $17,000 for lung cancer research with the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation in November 2018, during Lung Cancer...reactionscomments
Cancer is CancerThere is so much disparity between cancer groups. Of course, lung cancer is the most underfunded. But, when you think about the patient as...reactions2comments
What's Faith Got to Do with It?When I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, the only question I had for my oncologist was, "Can I keep playing...reactions8comments
Reaching Back to My Newly Diagnosed SelfSitting in the emergency department. Ebb and flow of patient care flowing around me. Dramas big and small. Doctors in hushed tones...reactions7comments
Love and Support for Alex TrebekAlex Trebek, a national treasure and host of “Jeopardy!” game show for the past 35 years, recently publicly announced that he was...reactionscomments
Sing for the Joy of It, Sing Because It is Good for YouWhen God passed out singing talents, He skipped right over me. I can't carry a tune no matter how hard I try...reactions2comments
