Cancer Advocacy Through VideosI have had lung cancer for eight years. One thing that puzzled me is how few people who were not affected by...reactionscomments
Missing Question LinkIt is clear that many people who have experienced a diagnosis walk in question mode for one reason or another. Questions, by...reactionscomments
Beyond My ControlBefore my diagnosis, there was stuff way beyond my control. After my diagnosis, my life has changed. My journey with lung cancer...reactions9comments
Family BondsNot too long ago, my half-sister Laura, my niece Ana, and my great-niece came to visit me and my family from Monterrey...reactionscomments
This or That: Lung Cancer and Self-IdentityBecause of the uniqueness of each person with lung cancer, the effects of lung cancer will also be different for each person...reactionscomments
Cultivating Joy ConstantlyEveryone wants to be happy, even the people living with lung cancer. But it is not always easy, especially on my part...reactions5comments
Taking Chances After DiagnosisAfter I found out that I was ALK-positive for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), I decided to take chances because life is...reactions2comments
What Is Within My ControlEven before I found out I had lung cancer, there were many things I couldn't have prevented. The addition and persistence of...reactionscomments
Raising Lung Cancer Awareness in Your CommunityLung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally. It is a disease that affects not only the physical...reactionscomments
Reclaiming My LifeEleven years ago, if you were diagnosed with a terminal disease, such as stage 4 lung cancer, it was a death sentence...reactions25comments
Battling Lung Cancer: Side Effects and HopeIn 2014 when I was diagnosed, I remember the look on my children’s faces when I told them I had lung cancer...reactionscomments
Coping With a Lung Cancer DiagnosisIn April 2014, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. At the time, I felt overwhelmed by the diagnosis and all the changes...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer and My HeritageThe Hispanic and Latino heritages are known to be tough groups of fighters. Never give up, and never back down. We say...reactionscomments
My Lung Cancer ResumeI’ve done so much advocacy for lung cancer that I didn’t want to forget everything I’ve done. So another lung cancer sister...reactionscomments
My Five-Year Cancer Advocacy Journey in Patient Research AdvocacyI can proudly say that I’m a good patient advocate, and I enjoy it. However, after three years on this journey, a...reactionscomments
Benefits From Lung Cancer OrganizationsI’ve been asked by friends and family members, “Why do you go every year to lung cancer summits? What do you get...reactionscomments
The Upside of CommunityMy advocacy began just about 13 years ago. In 2010 my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer and lost her life within...reactionscomments
Pressing On Day To DayMy lung cancer treatment has let me live longer than I expected. Nevertheless, one thing that I have to cope with is...reactionscomments
Bone Pain and Lung CancerMany kinds of cancer can metastasize (spread to other parts of the body). These new cancer sites are called metastases. Depending on...reactions1comment
My Experience With PainPain comes in many forms when it comes to cancer. It can be physical pain but also emotional. We each experience pain...reactionscomments
