Living Life After a Cancer DiagnosisI have two dogs. One white. One black. One female. One male. As different from one another as night and day. But...reactionscomments
"Wow! You Look Great!"I went to lunch with some friends who haven't seen me in several years. In fact, I probably haven't seen some of...reactionscomments
Six Years and CountingThis time of the year is always a little bittersweet for me. My cancer was first discovered in late October of 2012...reactions1comment
Hydration and You. It is Important!Hydration is important for good health and we need to be able to recognize and treat dehydration before it becomes severe. We...reactions1comment
In Retrospect, Was It Really So Bad?I remember when I first started chemotherapy treatments six years ago. Like every other new cancer patient, I had no idea what...reactions1comment
TimeTime can be a strange thing. When you're waiting on something good or exciting to happen, it can feel as though time...reactionscomments
Couple Celebrates Gift of Life After a Stage IV Lung Cancer DiagnosisThe following article was written from an interview with Cindy Hall, whose husband Tommy Hall was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Mortality Rate Expected to DropEvery year, the Lung Cancer Acton Network (LungCAN) updates its lung cancer statistics and shares the updates with member organizations. We do...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Advocates on Capitol Hill: A Report on the American Lung Association's Advocacy DayThe American Lung Association (ALA) has long sent staff and volunteers to Congressional offices to advocate for actions that improve lung health...reactionscomments
Building a Support Network When You Are a Single Person with Lung Cancer: An Interview with Karen Loss (Part 2)Read Part 1 of Anita and Karen's discussion here. You are active online, notably with your “Trekking Through Cancerland” Facebook page. What...reactionscomments
Using Twitter for Connection and Lung Cancer Information: A PrimerAre you looking for a website where you can find the latest news about lung cancer research and treatment? Would you like...reactions1comment
Kidney Damage From Chemotherapy: My Story and What You Should KnowAfter four chemotherapy infusions, I was feeling pretty good. My energy level and feeling of well-being were on the rise. CT scans...reactions2comments
It's Not Always The Cancer That Brings You DownI am heading into the second quarter of my 7th year post stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis. For more than...reactions6comments
Karen Interviews Donna about Traveling to Israel as a Stage 4 LC PatientIn January friends and fellow lung cancer advocates, Donna Fernandez and Karen Loss traveled to Israel together. Here, Karen interviews Donna about...reactionscomments
Is There A Dead Tumor In My Chest?I raised this question with three different cancer doctors following my recent CT scan follow-up with my own oncologist. When the results...reactionscomments
Here Are Some Lung Cancer Great ReadsThere are many books on lung cancer available, but I've found that patients and caregivers can often gain help, hope, and insights...reactions2comments
Staying Positive is a Goal, Not a ConstantWhen you come to these forums to read what others have to say about dealing with lung cancer on a day in...reactions10comments
What's Faith Got to Do with It?I know, I know. It's a taboo subject these days. But, let's face it, faith plays a huge role in the way...reactionscomments
Stage 4 Lung Cancer Stats Beginning Upward ClimbMost people who hear of someone being diagnosed with lung cancer know, well, that's bad. And when they hear it is stage...reactions6comments
What the Heck is a Lung Cancer PRO?Once I got involved with patient advocacy, it quickly became apparent that my initial lack of information about lung cancer was definitely...reactions2comments
