Couple Celebrates Gift of Life After a Stage IV Lung Cancer Diagnosis -- Part IIPart II -- The following article was written from an interview with Cindy Hall, whose husband Tommy Hall was diagnosed with stage...reactionscomments
Likely Vs Unlikely Vs Reality: Side-Effects in Clinical TrialsParticipating in a clinical trial, I was gifted with a printout of what I might expect during the process. Included in this...reactionscomments
Wayward Tumor. What Do I Do Now?It was almost exactly a year ago that I was faced with some hard decisions. After four years of complete stability, one...reactionscomments
A Tale of Two Trials -- Part IIThis is the continuation of A Tale of Two Trials, where Melissa shares her experience with the Loxo-292 clinical trial to treat...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical TrialMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
Guinea Pig...or Not?Clinical trials. Are you a candidate? Are you interested in being in a trial? Let me just start off by saying, I...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials Survey: Patients' InsightAn academic survey study is being conducted to help researchers understand patient insights about cancer clinical studies. If you want to be...reactionscomments
Beating the Heat - With a Hammer (Part 2)We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to...reactionscomments
Beating the Heat - With a Hammer (Part 1)Growing up with hot and humid Midwestern summers, I loved the months between May and September. Sure, there were mosquitoes and my...reactionscomments
Heavy Sweats, Chest Pressure and Cancer Panic - Must Be SummerA few mornings back, I woke up feeling sluggish and generally miserable. Halfway through my chemo cycle, this is supposed to be...reactionscomments
Ms. Independent Who?Lung cancer has changed my life and made me the person I am today. This person would not recognize or probably even...reactionscomments
The Art of Affording CareIsn't it amazing how your medical plan determines how your life may play out in beating your cancer? Dealing with lung cancer...reactions2comments
Survivor Guilt? Heck No! Survivor Anger!I am angry. Angry that the parents of a seven year old had to beg for two years to get a CT...reactions6comments
5 Things You Can Do Even if You have No EnergyCancer treatments completely zap our energy. I get nivolumab treatments now and they do not leave me as exhausted as traditional chemo...reactionscomments
To Donate or Not To Donate: American vs. Chinese ViewsIt’s quite a routine for North Americans to donate to charities, but not for Chinese. According to “30 Years of Giving in...reactions5comments
It Isn't Always About YouI just read an article by Celeste Headlee that was published in the Huffington Post. It really resonated with me. It made me...reactions1comment
Nurse Navigators: Our Unsung HeroesNurse navigators bridge the gap between doctors and their patients and, well, help patients "navigate" through the maze of medical tests and...reactionscomments
Stop Playing Favorites with Cancer Research FundingI have written several articles about the lack of research funding and the stigma associated with lung cancer. I hope the example...reactionscomments
Cancer InvincibilityI have been meaning to schedule my annual mammogram. It’s also time for a colonoscopy. This morning I put both of those...reactions2comments
