And... I CryThree days before Christmas, one of my longtime friends lost her only child in a car accident. Devastation doesn't begin to describe...reactionscomments
Green Cleaning to Save Money and Help Weakened Immune SystemsIt was just a couple of months ago that I attended a seminar at our local Cancer Support Communities clubhouse on essential...reactionscomments
Where is Lung Cancer's Nancy Brinker?A Facebook discussion today sent me scurrying to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Website to do some research. A friend whose...reactionscomments
The Concept of TimeTime has become a strange concept to me. When you’re younger it seems endless; you can’t even imagine being 50 years old...reactions4comments
The Struggle for Sleep, From Fatigue to InsomniaI do a lot of things well. Some even very well. Extremely well. But you know what I don't do well? Sleep...reactionscomments
Cruising into 2020The following article is an interview with Brooke Wilson Jones who is organizing a cruise for lung cancer patients, survivors, advocates, and...reactions2comments
Cruising into 2020 -- Part IIThe following is the continuation of an interview with Brooke Wilson Jones who is organizing a cruise for lung cancer patients, survivors...reactionscomments
Cruising into 2020 -- Part IIIThe following is the conclusion of an interview with Brooke Wilson Jones who is organizing a cruise for lung cancer patients, survivors...reactionscomments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers NeedAs caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, grandparent, or other loved one with lung cancer. Although every patient’s...reactionscomments
FCR - A New Mental Condition Associated with CancerDo you have FCR...Fear of Cancer Recurrence? FCR has been defined as "fear, worry, or concern relating to the possibility that cancer will...reactionscomments
How Do We Win when Even Doctors Buy into the Stigma?My son, a smoker, once went in the VA hospital complaining of chest pains. They took him seriously, performed all manner of...reactions5comments
This is for You, MommyWhat brought me here as a contributor and vocal lung cancer advocate was in memory of my ace, my friend, my protector...reactionscomments
Why Does Cancer Cause Insomnia?Cancer can rob you of the sleep you need to heal. Published research confirms that insomnia affects between half and three-quarters of...reactionscomments
Embracing Life and Moving ForwardI just saw this heading -- Embracing Life and Moving Forward -- on a Web page. It resonated with me. It is...reactionscomments
Cancer Is a Horror StoryBack in the seventies and eighties, I read a lot of horror literature. Often to the dismay of my parents, I insisted...reactionscomments
Should You Take That Trip of a Lifetime?Everyone on a lung cancer journey should consider taking another—more pleasant—journey. Take a journey where you determine the destination. Remember the catchy...reactions2comments
The Burden 2.0A while ago, I posted an entry about feeling like a burden to other people. I also mentioned that my ex, who...reactionscomments
Lessons from Cats: Suffering to JoyI have heard a few too many heartfelt and inspiring stories from dog and cat owners over the years. And I have...reactionscomments
Fighting Misinformation and Fake News About Lung CancerThis is often called the era of fake news due to the sheer volume of websites that spread faulty information, whether to...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like lung cancer and its side effects. Phrases...reactionscomments
