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
I Was 46 Years OldWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I was young - only 46 years old. The day I was diagnosed, I kept...reactions1comment
Sometimes, I Forget That I'm SickI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. I was on the younger end of the spectrum compared to the average age...reactions7comments
My 9-Year CancerversaryThis past December, I celebrated my 9-year cancerversary. While I am obviously thrilled to have lived way longer than I expected when...reactions8comments
Using Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer ScreeningLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. This is partly because lung cancer is often found in later stages...reactions2comments
Remembering Julie SwedbergWe are incredibly saddened to share that Patient Leader Julie Swedberg passed away on April 1, 2023. Julie was diagnosed with stage...reactionscomments
Decision on TreatmentsI’ve been asked by newly diagnosed lung cancer patients how did I decide on my treatments. This is a good question because...reactionscomments
Transitioning DoctorsWhen we discuss our experiences with doctors, the conversation can go through a level of peaks - it's something. Some have had...reactionscomments
What Will Come After My First TKI?Living with lung cancer has changed my perspective on life. I have been interested in clinical studies as well as the different lung...reactionscomments
Childhood to Adulthood: It's TimeMy sweet daughter turned 18 not long ago. I feel like I only blinked. Honestly, I was always so worried about lung cancer...reactions3comments
Bacterial Engineering - A New Approach to Lung Cancer Therapy?Bacteria play an important role in a person's immune system. Today, scientists are looking at ways to use bacteria to treat cancer...reactions1comment
