Protecting Those We Love From WorryI've always tried to be a protector. I've been that guy who goes into the fray to break up fights. I've been the sponge that has absorbed the stresses and... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Participating in the Scientist-Survivor ProgramI recently I had the honor of participating in the American Association for Cancer Research’s Scientist-Survivor Program (SSP). It was the 20-year anniversary since its inception and there were 31... By Lysa Buonanno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocating to Defeat Lung CancerDespite advances in early detection and treatments options, lung cancer remains the leading cancer killer of women and men in the U.S. Only 18 percent of those with lung cancer... By American Lung Association1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Going Off-LabelThere is a push among some cancer researchers to treat cancers based on genetic mutations rather than their area of origin. Because some breast cancers, for example, share mutations that... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Drug-Free Pain ReliefSometimes we all get tired of taking pills or having injections. Sometimes, perhaps, we simply want to try other options. For patients with mild to moderate or persistent pain, it... By Jeffrey Poehlmann4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Are We So Afraid of Death?Lung cancer patients often enter treatment with a comparatively poor prognosis and statistically low chances of surviving more than a few years. Looking at the information aggregated over the past... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Never Been NED, but There's Still TomorrowDo you ever think back to your childhood? About the things you learned, the conversations you were a part of, the ones you overheard from adults? Not just the fun... By Karen Loss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Anxiety... An Unwelcome VisitorI recently saw a study that found that lung cancer patients who do not have anxiety or depression live longer than those who do. I was surprised to find this... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Interviews, Surveys, & Patient ResearchAs a new lung cancer patient, you will soon discover many Facebook groups or pages with other survivors. Along the way, sometimes another member may post an opportunity for an... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Relationships, Dating, and Stage 4 Lung CancerI cannot begin to describe how aggravating this part of surviving is. After all, who wants to have a serious relationship with someone with cancer? Who wants to listen to... By Samantha Mixon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Get Off Your Duff and Get Moving!There are a few articles hitting the news lately about how too much sitting contributes to a number of cancers. The reason for this spate of news is a talk... By Donna Fernandez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being an Empowered PatientLung cancer patients should be empowered to have a voice in selecting the oncologist or surgeon to lead their healthcare team. I spoke with an old friend today that just... By Dave Bjork3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let’s Talk About Clinical Trial WashoutsA friend of mine — a fellow EGFR lung cancer survivor — passed away this week. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon occurrence in the lung cancer community, but there... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pets, Responsibilities, and the Lung Cancer PatientWhen I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, I was quickly asked by more than a few people if I would be getting rid of my cats. They are... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Reasons to Share Your Personal StoryLong, long ago, in my previous life before cancer, I was a newspaper journalist. I worked as a reporter then an editor as daily newspapers for approximately 10 years before... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Awareness From Breasts to LungsBreast cancer awareness was a groundbreaking movement in the 80s and 90s that, frankly, saved a lot of lives and laid the foundation for making early detection the norm in... By Jeffrey Poehlmann4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Have You Considered Getting a Fake Vein for Chemo?Yesterday during my treatment I met a lady who was worried about getting “stuck” so that she could get her chemotherapy. The time before when she was there, they didn’t... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Cancer Lessons: Empathy and CompassionI don’t even know how to describe some of the feelings I have been having lately. I find myself oscillating between extreme gratefulness and extreme frustration. Our family has been touched by... By Julie Swedberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You’re Lucky You Get to Travel So Much!I’ve been fortunate enough to do a lot of traveling in the over four years since I’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer. Not right after my diagnosis — I wore... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Perspective: Not Enough or Making Progress or Both?Perspective is an interesting thing. I just got home from the 2018 Lung Cancer Leadership Conference sponsored by Lung Cancer Research Foundation. This kind of meeting is always a blessing... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments