What Will Come After My First TKI?Living with lung cancer has changed my perspective on life. I have been interested in clinical studies as well as the different lung cancer treatment options for my ALK-positive biomarker. Being... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Childhood to Adulthood: It's TimeMy sweet daughter turned 18 not long ago. I feel like I only blinked. Honestly, I was always so worried about lung cancer and the future that I found a lot... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Bacterial Engineering - A New Approach to Lung Cancer Therapy?Bacteria play an important role in a person's immune system. Today, scientists are looking at ways to use bacteria to treat cancer and other illnesses. One research team at Columbia... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Cancer Journey Through The Beatles Song TitlesThe Beatles were a popular rock band formed in the 1960s. Their songs have lived on until now. My children and my 2-year-old grandson know their songs by heart. My... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy Versus ChemotherapyMore people may know of chemotherapy or "chemo" as a cancer treatment. But immunotherapy as a cancer treatment is gaining traction, and for good reason. Immunotherapy is a promising advancement... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey to the Hope SummitI have to share with you my first Hope Summit experience. It was amazing! But before I get into it, I must tell you how I learned about LUNGevity and... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Patient Advocates Should Get More Involved and Engageed in Cancer Research!I was invited to talk to graduate students in the Department of Medical Physics at the University of Toronto, Canada. These students are pursuing their master's (MSC) and Ph.D. degrees... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Working Out and Lung CancerBefore my lung cancer diagnosis, I was working out, fit, healthy, and felt like a million bucks. I never thought that at the age of 45 I would feel better... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Touching Hearts Before, During and After my Dr. Phil AppearanceAfter a couple of days of doing some sightseeing and resting, the big day arrived! Oh my goodness, I was super excited and scared at the same time. I couldn’t... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Share My StoryA lung cancer diagnosis is often unexpected. To be blunt, it's frightening. When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, my sister called Imerman Angels, and I was set up with... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Goals!I’ve been asked what my goals are in living with lung cancer and what I want to see in the future. Well, I have a lot - but let me... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Let's Re-Think How to Talk to Lung Cancer PatientsI read many articles about how to talk to lung cancer patients. After 7.5 years of having lung cancer, I thought I was experienced enough about the topic. Or is... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Side By Side With The Power of GratitudeOnce again, I am reminded to have the right attitude for another year. Being grateful keeps my eyes away from what I lack. Instead, it makes me count my blessings... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being Positive: Is It Always Good?I recently came across a video of a cancer patient. It was titled “Toxic Positivity Doesn’t Cure Cancer.” I was curious to hear what she had to say, so I... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
TraditionsI’ve been asked if I have started or created any traditions since my diagnosis. At first, no, I thought, but as I look back now, I must say I did... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Navigating Transportation Barriers to Cancer CareReceiving different treatments at various appointments is a huge part of fighting cancer. However, keeping up with these commitments can be pretty challenging. Studies show that one of the biggest... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Traveling Around the World as a Lung Cancer PatientI was not very into travel before I got lung cancer, though I used to travel for work every year. At that time, I thought there was plenty of time... By Christine Qiong Wu4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) CancerCancers that affect people between the ages of 15 and 39 are often called adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers. This age group makes up about 5 percent of people... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Friend Who Got Me Through My Lung Cancer DiagnosisMany will say their spouse, children, kids, family member, or a best friend helped them during their lung cancer diagnosis. I agree because that is what helped me get through!... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
We're Headed to Disney!As a child, I never dreamed of going to Disney. We were not short on vacations; Disney just was not one of them. Fast forward to my sister having her... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments