Survivor’s GuiltWhen I speak about lung cancer, especially to a group of people who may not know much about the subject, I sometimes...reactions2comments
What Will They Say?Several days ago, I got a text message telling me that a former colleague and friend had passed away unexpectedly. I had...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk...reactionscomments
Participating in the Scientist-Survivor ProgramI recently I had the honor of participating in the American Association for Cancer Research’s Scientist-Survivor Program (SSP). It was the 20-year...reactionscomments
Get Off Your Duff and Get Moving!There are a few articles hitting the news lately about how too much sitting contributes to a number of cancers. The reason...reactionscomments
OvercomerDo you love music? Has music played a major (or even not-so-major) part in your cancer experience? I am really not a...reactions3comments
Perspective: Not Enough or Making Progress or Both?Perspective is an interesting thing. I just got home from the 2018 Lung Cancer Leadership Conference sponsored by Lung Cancer Research Foundation...reactionscomments
Working Together to Defeat Lung CancerWhat if we could give governors a roadmap to help defeat lung cancer in their state? The American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE...reactionscomments
You Look Great!Although I am a “healthy” lung cancer survivor, many of my lung cancer friends who may appear to be healthy are anything...reactions2comments
If This Doesn't Make You See Red, What Will?Last year, Cure magazine published an article entitled, The American Lung Association Seeks to End Stigma, that, obviously, deals with the very real...reactionscomments
"Experts by Experience" ... That's Us!I just saw that a new series is being developed called "Experts by Experience." I just love that title. It is especially...reactionscomments
Do You Need a Will?In a word, yes. Virtually every adult needs a written will. How much more when someone is living with a lung cancer...reactionscomments
Do You Need a Will? (Part 2)Read Part 1 of Dusty's article here. Having a last will and testament will give you peace of mind. It will also...reactionscomments
Pulmonary EmbolismsSo, I had just surpassed my 5 year cancerversary and was celebrating my daughter's 13th birthday. Thirteen! A teenager. I never thought...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Stigma - What Can We Do About It?Lung cancer stigma is a feeling imparted by others that one’s disease was self-inflicted and/or their situation is hopeless. Most people diagnosed...reactionscomments
Patients and Scientists Work Side By Side on Research ProposalsI am excited and hopeful about new research proposals for lung cancer! I wish I could share with you some of the...reactionscomments
Life and Breath RallyOn November 2, 2017, I joined over 200 lung cancer patients, advocates, and survivors at a rally in front of the U.S...reactionscomments
Where Did My Friends Go?It's funny how life moves so fast, yet when you are diagnosed with a disease as devastating as lung cancer, it seems...reactions10comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactionscomments
Starting a Non-Profit: LiveLung Background and ActivitiesIn this article, I am going to share about the nonprofit I founded in 2010. While formally named the Dusty Joy Foundation...reactionscomments
