How and Why Did I Get Lung Cancer?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with Cancer: Jury DutyJury 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Scanxiety: It Persists, Even When We Aren't Getting ScannedThe 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 in a clinical trial is right for you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Help with Fatigue and NauseaFatigue and nausea. Once we have been diagnosed and begin treatment, those two words seem to attach to our brains like a magnet. Stomach upsets, actual nausea, vomiting, always tired...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Calling All Lung Cancer Advocates!November is our month. If you have been impacted in any way by lung cancer, this is your calling to take action. This is your opportunity to take a stand...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 sell products or merely get clicks for ad...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Managing Chemo Brain (Part 2)Click here to read Part 1 of Tips for Managing Chemo Brain When cancer or its treatment damages our ability to focus and recall meetings, responsibilities, errands, etc., we may...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping With the Pressure of Looking FineThere is a certain difficulty involved with not dying right away from lung cancer. After all, the popular expectation is that the disease is a death sentence, especially in advanced...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The StigmaI know, we've all heard about the stigma of lung cancer. All you need is lungs to get lung cancer is our motto! We tell it to everyone we can...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 appointments. They also provide resources and encouragement. They...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Moving Beyond the Fear of DeathIt is okay to acknowledge fear. We all have it. When living with a cancer diagnosis, it can be exceptionally difficult to ignore. Especially when it comes to that age-old...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips for Managing Chemo BrainCancer patients have been experiencing chemo brain for decades. Chemo brain significantly impacts patients’ daily activities. However, the medical community has only recently started taking chemo brain seriously. Inspired by...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Revelations from Hurricane HarveyOnce I received my diagnosis of lung cancer my entire world changed. If you are reading this, you probably think I'm going to speak to you about grief, fear, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
LungCAN: Advocates Working TogetherPreviously, I wrote about “Paying It Forward” and encouraged advocates to engage with a nonprofit organization dedicated to the lung cancer. But how can you know which organization to support?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Health Claims, Water, and the InternetWe 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. One...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Approaching My "Big" CancerversaryI'm not one for big celebrations as a rule. Never have been. Birthdays come and go with barely a nod. Parties...well, let's just say I am just as happy to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bugged by Lung Cancer?For the past several weeks, I have been focused intently on insects. They have invaded my space as well as my thoughts. Combine that with my ongoing passion for lung...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Broke the News - A Lung Cancer Diagnosis RevealedWe 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. Telling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Abby’s RoadThe recent deaths of several of our comrades have hit the lung cancer community incredibly hard. One of those losses was Abby Wilson. For those who did not know Abby...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments