Dealing With Nerve Pain, A Personal PerspectiveCancer patients have a wide variety of potential nerve issues. Some are caused by treatment, others directly by the cancer itself, and perhaps yet more are the result of ancillary... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seasonal Affective DisorderThe winter months can bring plenty of things we enjoy: hot cocoa, fuzzy slippers, lots of cookies, and time with family and friends. But it can also bring some things... By Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
All You Need to Get Lung Cancer is LungsDid you know that statistics show that if lung cancer in non-smokers were in its own category, it would rank in the top 10 FATAL cancers in the United States?... By Jennifer M. Toth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do I Need a Living Will?“I would never agree to a feeding tube,” says one person. “Whatever happens, do NOT pull the plug on me,” says another. These are the types of very personal decisions... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
At Least the Hair I'm Losing Is (Mostly) GreyAfter nearly three years of chemotherapy for my stage IV lung cancer, I still had a full head of hair. I'm not so certain that it is going to survive... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Chemo Brain Struggle ContinuesI have been on chemotherapy for two years and then immunotherapy for the next two years (still on immunotherapy). BOTH list cognitive issues as side effects and I am here... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Love and LossAs lung cancer survivors, we join social media groups for more information and support. Our social media friends become "family." We have a love for them like no other. We... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Movement Matters - Pumping the Lymphatic SystemUndergoing cancer treatment can be taxing on the body. There will always be days when a patient just wants to curl up and hide under a blanket. Sometimes those days... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Health Insurance Can Be a Major Challenge After a Lung Cancer DiagnosisAnyone diagnosed with lung cancer knows the importance of having insurance. Many families are devastated by the overwhelming costs of treatment for cancer. Some lose their life savings, their home... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stress and the Holidays: Tips and Tricks for SurvivalIn the midst of the holiday season, it is easy to let stress overwhelm you. In-laws, children, out-of-town friends, office parties, decorating, meal planning, travel, guest rooms, terminal illnesses, wrapping... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Have Lung Cancer - Where Do I Start?I remember the day I was told I had lung cancer. Well, to be honest, I really don't remember "the day" I was told. I immediately blanked out into a... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
New Treatment, New Side Effects - Part TwoPart One of this article detailed the side effects I was excited to see gone as my chemotherapy treatment came to an end, even as they were being replaced by... By Jeffrey Poehlmann4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sifting Through C-Word HeadlinesThe "C-word" is clickbait and it can be very difficult to distinguish from legitimate news headlines, especially with regard to cancer research. It can be tough to tell what online... By Jeffrey Poehlmann4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Psychological Battle May Be More Difficult for Co-SurvivorsI have had the distinction of being a caregiver or co-survivor of a close family member, my brother, as well as a cancer patient myself. In truth, psychologically, I believe... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me?Clinical trials may be appropriate options for many lung cancer patients. When I had my diagnosis, my oncologist wanted to place me in a clinical trial. Unfortunately, due to the... By Jeffrey Poehlmann5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Cancer Stigma - What Can We Do About It?Lung cancer stigma is a feeling imparted by others that one’s disease was self-inflicted and/or their situation is hopeless. Most people diagnosed with lung cancer have experienced this stigma which... By Lora Rhodes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Post-Thoracotomy Pain SyndromeDid you have a portion of your lung removed through traditional surgery? After your incision healed, do you experience pain near and around your incision but it feels like "it's... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Simple Strategies for Dealing with Chemo BrainWhen I started chemotherapy, I had little information about the chemo brain effect outside of some bad movie representations and a few vague articles provided by Dr. Google. My oncologist... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aromatherapy Helped Me Manage My Lung Cancer Side EffectsHmmm....what? Yep, you read that right. Aromatherapy can be great for your side effects if you have lung cancer. First and foremost, allow me to say that I do NOT sell nor... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
A Cure That Costs Nothing: Time With Old FriendsIt may not eradicate the cancer, but spending time with people we care about certainly is a cure for something. When my cancer was still new to me, it was... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments