Let's Talk About...ConstipationLung cancer survivors deal with all kinds of things. Emotions, decisions, side effects, and sometimes, the most dreaded word, constipation. Unless you...reactionscomments
Changing PlansAs most of us know, unfortunately, plans sometimes need to be changed at the last minute due to treatment schedules, our own...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Catching a Cold with Lung CancerAs lung cancer survivors who are going through any forms of treatment, we all know the dangers of getting sick. My entire life...reactions1comment
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 Won't Kill MeDo I sound naive? Do I sound like I am in denial? Well, I can assure you, I am not. I know...reactionscomments
Surviving Lung Cancer TreatmentsDo you think I am going to write about the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy? Nope. This has nothing to do...reactions4comments
3:00 AM ThoughtsThe other night, it's 3:00 am and I'm awake - FINALLY!! Opdivo really knocked me on my butt this time. Friday and Saturday...reactions1comment
My Revelations from Hurricane HarveyOnce I received my diagnosis of lung cancer my entire world changed. If you are reading this, you probably think I'm going...reactionscomments
An Advocate's Point Of ViewEach morning while enjoying my coffee, you can find me with my phone in my hand scrolling all the events that happened...reactions3comments
Stress ManagementHow do you deal with stress daily? We know what scanxiety is and that happens every few months, but how do you deal...reactionscomments
WordsLung cancer. Grief. Anger. Tears. Survivorship. Physicians. Scans. Treatments. Surgery. Radiation. Nausea. Fatigue. Planning. Guilt. Friendships. Support. Advocacy. Biomarker testing. Biopsy. Blood tests. Chemotherapy. Targeted therapy. Immunotherapy. Progression. Stable. Staging. Side effects...reactionscomments
Beginning All OverHow does it feel to be in treatment for over 5 years and all of a sudden things change? Not from progression...reactions6comments
A Day In The LifeJust recently someone asked me what it was like receiving chemotherapy. My mind immediately went to a particular day that my daughter...reactionscomments
Advocacy BurnoutIn the past several months, our lung cancer community has suffered some devastating blows. We have lost quite a few of our most...reactions1comment
Steroids: My Advice...Taper OFFDo as I say -- not as I do. I have always been honest with my triumphs and failures since beginning my...reactionscomments
My Chemo BrainIn May 2014, I had my surgery to remove my left lung. Six weeks later it was time to meet with the...reactionscomments
My Second LifeLung Cancer. Those are the two words I was not expecting to hear. In 2014, I developed a fever. I felt great...reactionscomments
Creating a Medical DiaryIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer, then you are already aware of all the tests, doctor’s...reactionscomments
Growl...When You Have To!This is one of those days that I just have the feeling that I just want to scream. I don’t have those...reactionscomments
