Fear or Survivor’s Guilt?In the last 7 ½ years I’ve met so many wonderful lung cancer survivors and lost many along the way. Many of...reactions2comments
Family BondsNot too long ago, my half-sister Laura, my niece Ana, and my great-niece came to visit me and my family from Monterrey...reactionscomments
Coping With Life’s Obstacles While Battling Lung CancerEditor's Note: This article includes references to self-harm. If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage you to seek help...reactions2comments
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
Chemo AngelsHave you ever heard about Chemo Angels or Angel Mail? Chemo Angels are a wonderful group of people who simply want to be Angels...reactionscomments
The Hardest PartI was fortunate enough to celebrate living with lung cancer for ten years this past April. Even though I am so far...reactions3comments
Chemo Aged Me EarlyWe all want to stay young as long as possible. The youth culture is practically shoved down our throats through our media...reactions15comments
Our Lung Cancer TribePre-cancer, I had friends, family, and loved ones that cared about me and I was content with that. After my lung cancer...reactions2comments
Your Voice MattersLung cancer carries with it the connotation that the patient brought it upon his or herself. Virtually the first question many of...reactionscomments
Tips and Tricks for Dealing With a Dry and Itchy BodyLung cancer patients deal with a variety of treatments that affect their bodies in adverse ways. Radiation can affect the skin, making...reactionscomments
Taking Time to CryIt isn't always easy to find the time to cry, to vent emotions, to feel the sadness, and Let It Go. Not...reactions2comments
The Age-Old Question: Does Sugar Cause Cancer?I hear this question all of the time, "Does sugar cause cancer? If I eat sugar, am I going to get cancer...reactionscomments
Can I Retire? Should I?Like with all of us, my cancer diagnosis threw a real wrench into my life. Suddenly, what was easy and taken-for-granted was...reactionscomments
Get Your Smile OnLaughter is the tonic, the relief, the surcease for pain. --Charlie Chaplin I recently listened to a Webinar put on by the...reactions1comment
What Was I Saying?For those of you that had chemo, you get it. 'Chemo brain' is an umbrella term used to describe the effects chemotherapy and...reactionscomments
Subcutaneous Oncology TreatmentSubcutaneous oncology treatment involves giving cancer-fighting drugs under the skin. This treatment method uses a small needle to inject medicine into the...reactionscomments
New Lifestyle Changes With Lung CancerLife throws multiple situations all at once, and some may be more controllable than others. It’s fair to say adjusting to the...reactions2comments
Healing and Heartbreak: Watching a Fellow Cancer Warrior’s Spouse Move OnI have mentioned in the past about a dear friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer just a mere four days after...reactionscomments
Pathophysiology of Lung CancerLung cancer is a disease affected by many factors, including biological ones. It is currently the leading cause of cancer death across...reactions2comments
Gratitude for Our Medical TeamsI just want to take a moment to express my gratitude towards all medical personnel, from doctors to nurses to support staff...reactionscomments
