Sometimes I Feel FrustratedLiving with lung cancer is rough. Many look at me and tell me, “Juanita, you look so good,” or “You look so...reactions2comments
HealththeVoices 2023I had the pleasure of attending this year's HealtheVoices conference, sponsored through Johnson and Johnson. The premise of HealtheVoices is to bring...reactionscomments
Proud MamaAnyone who really knows me and has traveled the journey with me knows that God and my daughter come first. It seems like...reactions7comments
Bedside Manner MattersI’ve written prior on the importance of a good doctor and patient partnership. Unfortunately, there can be missing pieces for both parties...reactionscomments
My 8th Year CancerversaryI had my 8th-year cancerversary this past June, and it was a significant milestone. For the past five years that my lung...reactions11comments
A Decade with Lung Cancer: Reflecting on Life's Twists and TurnsIn April 2014, my life took an unexpected turn when I received a lung cancer diagnosis. As I approach my ten-year cancer...reactions3comments
Retirement PlansBefore I got diagnosed, I had big plans for when I retired, but that changed in November 2014. Now I wonder what’s...reactionscomments
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
