Getting Your Affairs in OrderNot that many years ago, when a patient was diagnosed with lung cancer, the doctor told them, “Go home and get your...reactions3comments
Positive Attitude- How Important Is It Really?After receiving a cancer diagnosis, many people find themselves bombarded with well-intentioned family and friends offering advice. This advice takes many forms-books...reactions3comments
Tips from My Personal BeginningSo, a lot of people ask how I found out how I had lung cancer since I didn't smoke. Well, that is...reactions5comments
I've Got Joy, Down in My Heart!I just read a draft of a blog post I wrote awhile back and the old children's song we used to sing...reactions1comment
Just How Important is it to Have a Connection with Your Doctor?I recently saw someone ask how important it is to have a connection with their surgeon. It got me to thinking about...reactions2comments
Tips for the Newly DiagnosedNewly diagnosed patients often feel like they are on a raft in the middle of the ocean without a paddle, surrounded by...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Drives My PassionsBefore I got lung cancer, I was passionate about grant writing for K12 education and running my dogs in agility. As a...reactions3comments
Caregivers of Lung Cancer…DecisionsThe experience varies, but in most cases, the flow of events are usually similar, and that is FAST! I grew up real...reactionscomments
Rise to the Challenge. And Carry On.It was just about a year ago when I got news that turned my world upside down...again. I had been in a...reactionscomments
Holiday MadnessWell, it's that time of year again, for joy, presents, family, and QUESTIONS. To me, it doesn't matter if you are a...reactionscomments
Survey: Public Clueless About Lung Cancer -- Part 2The Lung Cancer Action Network commissioned a national online survey of 2,026 adults and asked a series of questions to gauge their...reactionscomments
Survey: Public Clueless About Lung CancerOne of the reasons I became a lung cancer advocate, rather than simply a survivor, is that I recognized the utter lack...reactionscomments
Survey: Public Clueless about Lung Cancer -- Part 3The Lung Cancer Action Network commissioned a national online survey of 2,026 adults and asked a series of questions to gauge their...reactionscomments
Mr. Grinch, It's a Wonderful LifeI'm so not Mr. Grinch. This is my favorite holiday of the year. I feel as if it's magical. Even after I...reactionscomments
Why the Holidays can be HardEvery year around this time, I find myself confused about my emotions. Sometimes I feel happiness and excitement about the holiday season;...reactions1comment
Research Shows Cancer Likely to Become More Deadly than Heart DiseaseHeart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans, but new research shows that cancer is likely to surpass heart disease...reactions1comment
Listening in on what a Member of Congress Says about CancerHave you heard of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)? Every September, they present a Cancer Progress Report to Congress. I...reactionscomments
Together, We Can Do More – All Over the WorldWhen I first got involved in lung cancer advocacy 18 years ago, it was in its infancy, especially compared to other cancers...reactions1comment
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may...reactionscomments
The Empty Chair at HolidaysWe are entering the time of year that joins families far and wide together. We celebrate Thanksgiving and then come Hanukah and...reactionscomments
