How to Support Lung Cancer ResearchResearch is the key that unlocks new treatments for lung cancer patients. Prior to my own lung cancer diagnosis, I did not...reactionscomments
What I've Learned on My Cancer JourneySo, what have I learned on my cancer journey, what I would like to see in the future, and what do patients...reactionscomments
Dare We Say the "C" Word at the Same Time as Lung Cancer?When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, the chances that a late-stage lung cancer patient would live five years was merely 4%...reactionscomments
Memories of MaeHi, my name is Yolanda. I’m the daughter of Eartha “Mae” Lawson... Funny as I write this I feel guilty stating my...reactions2comments
Call to Action for All Advocates!Lung Cancer Alliance recently brought hundreds of lung cancer patient advocates together to share our stories with our representatives and request increased...reactionscomments
How to Save a LifeHealth Union (LungCancer.net) brought their writers to their headquarters in Philadelphia. In one of the workshops, we were encouraged to write about...reactionscomments
Are Advertisements Offering Too Much False Hope?You know, I'm just not sure what I think about all of the advertisements that we are constantly bombarded by on television...reactionscomments
If You Toss Enough Seeds, Maybe One Will Land on Fertile GroundI am dumbfounded right now. I just finished writing a blog post that is highly critical of my Representative in Congress. I...reactionscomments
Recalculating...I attended a workshop taught by Shera Dubitsky, formerly a senior advisor to Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women...reactionscomments
Meet Nicole - Part IIThis is Part II of the article series, Meet Nicole, taken from a March 2018 interview with Nicole McNair of Greensboro, NC...reactionscomments
The Link between Physical Health and Mental HealthPhysical health and mental health are inextricably linked. People living with lung cancer not only have to manage their physical symptoms, but...reactionscomments
Help! I Can't Get a Good Breath!I recently saw a question raised by a lung cancer survivor who was experiencing difficulty breathing after radiation treatments. She wanted to...reactions2comments
Taking a Little Break from Cancer with Other Cancer SurvivorsHave you ever visited a Cancer Support Communities (CSC) clubhouse? Every time I go, I think I will be more active. I...reactionscomments
National Healthy Homes MonthJune is National Healthy Homes Month. This year’s theme, "Unlocking the Potential of America’s Children: Check Your Home – Protect Your Family,"...reactionscomments
Attending ASCO: Insights for AdvocatesDuring the 2018 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, I interviewed Jeannine Salamone, ASCO’s Director of Patient Advocacy (pictured...reactionscomments
Attending ASCO: Insights for Advocates - Part 2Dusty continues her interview with ASCO’s Patient Advocacy Director, Jeannine Salamone. Click here to read Part 1.Dusty:“You mentioned what organization they represent...reactionscomments
Advocate for Yourself and OthersAs a patient advocate, I have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of lung cancer patients/survivors. Occasionally, I see patients who I...reactions2comments
A Tribute to My DadWe got the dreaded and totally unexpected news that my 48-year-old dad had stage IV lung cancer after he underwent a routine...reactionscomments
Wear White for a Future Immune to CancerThe Cancer Research Institute (CRI) has designated June as Cancer Immunotherapy Month. While the entire month is focused on bringing more awareness to...reactionscomments
Job Searching as a Cancer Survivor or CaregiverLooking for a new job or continuing to work isn’t frequently associated with Stage IV Lung Cancer. Today there are younger people...reactionscomments
