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I have written several articles about the lack of research funding and the stigma associated with lung cancer. I hope the example I give in this article clearly illustrates my...

#LCHOPEROCKS join the movement. Have you ever heard of painting rocks? It is the newest craze. For whatever cause you can think of, there is probably a painting rocks group...

We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. When...

We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. On...

So, I debated about writing about this for quite some time. No one likes to admit they failed. I did fail, I failed in my marriage. I feel like it’s...

EBUS.  Have you ever heard of that?  I sure had not until my journey with lung cancer began. An endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is a "technique that uses ultrasound along with...

I recently had to change my treatment plan due to my current targeted therapy not working. It was kind of like being re-diagnosed all over again. I don't know why...

I am a member of many Facebook groups that involve lung cancer, cancer support, and bladder cancer. I have noticed in recent weeks, many of my co-members have posted that...

As a patient advocate, I have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of lung cancer patients/survivors. Occasionally, I see patients who I believe are not receiving good medical care. That...

We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. Sometimes...

When you hear the words, "you have lung cancer," the first thing that happens is your heart falls into your stomach.  It feels like a prize fighter slammed you in...

For many people living with lung cancer, the very first question they are asked (by friends, family and even strangers) is “did you smoke?” Regardless of smoking history, this question...

Exercise is important.  Whether you are healthy or you have lung cancer.  It doesn't make a difference.  As a lung cancer survivor, exercise becomes even more important.  If you have...

We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. There...

The subject of stress comes and goes as a top-of-mind item in my lung cancer arsenal. It is, at least partly, dependent on the treatment I am undergoing at any...

Pre-cancer, I had friends, family, and loved ones that cared about me and I was content with that. After my lung cancer diagnosis, I felt alone, like no one was...

Lung cancer survivors deal with all kinds of things.  Emotions, decisions, side effects, and sometimes, the most dreaded word, constipation.  Unless you have had it for days, you may not...

We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. Go...

Jury duty is an obligation of all American citizens.  Most people dread receiving a jury summons in the mail because it interferes with working.  The government will pay you to...

The last few days, I have felt kind of weird. Different, not entirely unwell. For three weeks, I have been on a new medication that has left me feeling unusually...