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
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsHearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in...reactionscomments
Travel Is My Therapy"To travel is to live” is a quote I hold dearly in my heart. During the pandemic, traveling was difficult and restricted...reactions4comments
Family Discourse and Lung CancerCancer can open up many hot topics regarding diagnosis, care, and survival. Can you function fully or partially? How will the medicine...reactionscomments
Aftercare with Lung CancerSometimes, depending on your healthcare facility, there may or may not be a clear indication of the best aftercare practices after being...reactions1comment
