My Lung Cancer ResumeI’ve done so much advocacy for lung cancer that I didn’t want to forget everything I’ve done. So another lung cancer sister...reactionscomments
My Five-Year Cancer Advocacy Journey in Patient Research AdvocacyI can proudly say that I’m a good patient advocate, and I enjoy it. However, after three years on this journey, a...reactionscomments
Benefits From Lung Cancer OrganizationsI’ve been asked by friends and family members, “Why do you go every year to lung cancer summits? What do you get...reactionscomments
The Upside of CommunityMy advocacy began just about 13 years ago. In 2010 my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer and lost her life within...reactionscomments
Pressing On Day To DayMy lung cancer treatment has let me live longer than I expected. Nevertheless, one thing that I have to cope with is...reactionscomments
Bone Pain and Lung CancerMany kinds of cancer can metastasize (spread to other parts of the body). These new cancer sites are called metastases. Depending on...reactions1comment
My Experience With PainPain comes in many forms when it comes to cancer. It can be physical pain but also emotional. We each experience pain...reactionscomments
Libtayo® (Cemiplimab-rwlc)Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc) is a drug used to treat some forms of lung cancer. It works with the immune system to attack cancer...reactionscomments
Sickness and GraceBeing diagnosed with lung cancer can be a roundabout feeling. The questions of what I could have done differently and questioning following...reactions6comments
My Five-Year Cancer Patient Advocacy Journey: Part 1I have been an advanced lung cancer patient for eight years. Five years ago, I started my cancer advocacy. At the time...reactionscomments
Remembering Lisa MoranWe are profoundly heartbroken to share that Patient Leader, Lisa Moran, passed away on June 6, 2023. She was 52 years old...reactionscomments
Life Changes After DiagnosisWhen I was diagnosed eight years ago, I never thought I would go through some life changes, but thank goodness I got...reactionscomments
The Tree to ResourcesI remember the words chiming through a phone as if it was yesterday. I know it wasn’t a cakewalk for my mother...reactions3comments
Brachytherapy and SABT for Lung CancerBrachytherapy and stereotactic ablative brachytherapy (SABT) are 2 types of radiation therapy used to treat lung cancer. Radiation therapy aims high-energy rays...reactions1comment
Protecting My Mental HealthI have stage IV ALK-positive lung cancer with brain mets. Anyone affected by late-stage lung cancer faces symptoms of depression or a...reactions6comments
Effect of Depression on Inflammation and Lung Cancer Survival RateExperts know that both lung cancer and depression are linked to changes and inflammation in the immune system. In a 2023 study...reactions5comments
My Time with Dr. Phil: Before the ShowIt was probably the summer of 2016 when I received an email from Pfizer’s PR team. They had asked me if I...reactions5comments
Metaphors for Cancer PatientsResearch has shown that metaphors can be helpful resources for talking and thinking about the experience of cancer. However, different metaphors suit...reactions6comments
Waiting and Anxiety As My ConstantsThe targeted therapy I am on can treat my lung cancer but may harm other parts of my body. Aside from treatment...reactions3comments
Immunotherapy for ALK Positive Lung CancerAbout 5 percent of all lung cancers are ALK-positive. And about 30 percent of lung cancers in people diagnosed under age 40...reactionscomments
