From Flakey to WheezyAs I neared the end of my last round of the trial drug I have been taking, I posted a snapshot of...reactionscomments
Am I Lucky?When I was first diagnosed with lung cancer nine years ago, people would always tell me how lucky I was. I was...reactionscomments
How Do You Go To Treatments?As a moderator of numerous Facebook groups pertaining to lung cancer, I see the same question quite often - "can I drive...reactionscomments
Green Cleaning to Save Money and Help Weakened Immune SystemsIt was just a couple of months ago that I attended a seminar at our local Cancer Support Communities clubhouse on essential...reactionscomments
How Much Is Too Much?I had posted some images of myself online, detailing the rash I was experiencing with my current treatment. The comments were fast...reactionscomments
Why There Is Still a Tumor in My LungThere seems to be a popular misconception that, having been treated for lung cancer, the tumor in my lung should have been...reactionscomments
Taking a Break from the “Rules”Since I’ve been diagnosed, I’ve been a very good rule follower. I’ve scheduled all my appointments including labs, CT scans, brain MRIs...reactions5comments
What a Difference Some Air MakesOur bodies can be funny things. They appear to have simple needs, yet they can react in amazingly complex ways when they...reactionscomments
Just How Important is it to Have a Connection with Your Doctor?I recently saw someone ask how important it is to have a connection with their surgeon. It got me to thinking about...reactions2comments
Learning to Come to Terms With My Lung CancerThe cancer is going to do what the cancer is going to do. I can not control how it will respond to...reactions2comments
Challenging Your Own Self-CareWhen I walked into my office this afternoon and noticed the pair of hand weights collecting dust next to my desk, something...reactionscomments
Screening Versus Cessation: An Either-Or FallacyI just came across an article in MedPage Today with the following headline: “Lung Cancer Screening or Smoking Cessation: Which is the...reactionscomments
The Availability and Logistics of Participating in Clinical TrialsA year ago, my medical oncologist walked into the office and informed me that he was pulling me out of the trial...reactions2comments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers NeedAs caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, grandparent, or other loved one with lung cancer. Although every patient’s...reactionscomments
My Body Is An Impetuous ChildI always thought that if I treated my body right, it would, in turn, respectfully return the favor. For the most part...reactionscomments
Being Sympathetic to the Lung Cancer PatientGoing through lung cancer treatment is no picnic. The patient may feel ill, suffer from mood swings, and be generally disagreeable. It...reactions2comments
Memories of MaeHi, my name is Yolanda. I’m the daughter of Eartha “Mae” Lawson... Funny as I write this I feel guilty stating my...reactions2comments
Saved By The Scan?Have you seen the commercial from the American Lung Association and Lung Force? If you have, were you offended? Well, you should...reactionscomments
I've Got Joy, Down in My Heart!I just read a draft of a blog post I wrote awhile back and the old children's song we used to sing...reactions1comment
Another Open WoundI finished off my third bottle of spray wash on my last load of T-shirts and sheets. While they were finishing in...reactionscomments
