Nurse Navigators: Our Unsung Heroes...Not everybody responds to immunotherapy—but for the ones who do—it’s just remarkable.” “Every day is a little bit different,” says Cynthia.... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making the Most of Summer...Not much, but I can be in the sun for a little bit and enjoy the warmth and sunshine from the sun.... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercise: My Unlikely Remedy for Fatigue...So there really isn't any reason why you can't get some sort of exercise. As Nike says, JUST DO IT.... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advocate Spotlight: Ivy...The biopsy tissue from my elbow bone was sent immediately for biomarker testing by my cancer center.... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Love and Loss...Loss in any form is difficult, but to lose a lung cancer brother/sister rips a part of your heart that will never come back. ... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Frustrations of Unexplainable Symptoms...Only I know that my feet hurt and that I am short of breath, but no one seems to know why.... By Ashley Rickles4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Should Patient Advocates Attend the AACR Conference?...Being an alum of SSP, I was asked to participate in a special community program this year that was part of the Chicago Tribune Expo and was open to... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Wow! You Look Great!"...I think that's what frustrates me when I start asking for donations or for friends to join me on fundraising walks. For the most part, they don't.... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You Ready for a COVID-19 Vaccine?...As someone living with lung cancer and on active treatment, I am hoping to be part of one of the earlier phases of vaccine rollout.... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Experience with Biomarker Testing...My new oncologist unbeknownst to me sent a sample of my tumor out for testing.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Perspective Shift of My Life...I was so focused on the “not curable” part that I missed the being treatable part.... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Painkillers vs Pain Relievers, Treating the Cause or the Symptom...Oxycodone also has the potential to lead to dependency but is even stronger than hydrocodone.... By Jeffrey Poehlmann4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Financial Compensation for Cancer Patients - Another Viewpoint...But, at the same time, they did their part, i.e., they provided everything the advocates needed, including comprehensive training.... By Christine Qiong Wu4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Cost Influence Lung Cancer Management?...Only 19 percent are employed full-time, while 5 percent are employed part-time. However, 19 percent of respondents are on disability.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's About Moments and Milestones...I know there are always challenges, concerns, and debates, even with the most promising advancements, but the important part is knowing the science and... By Jill Feldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take Care of the Dying Stuff so You Can Focus on Living...During the few short months my mom lived I learned quite a bit about preparing for the end of my life.... By Denise Cutlip4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Patience...It's Not Easy, But It is Worth It...Start. Stop. Start. And, the entire time, cancer is growing in me!! I felt the need to get the ball rolling ... and fast!! But, here's the... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Importance of Biomarker Testing After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis...Christine: How did you start your lung cancer journey?... By Christine Qiong Wu5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Pets - Comfort, Distraction or A Little Bit of Both?...But the best part? My husband loves Kitty, and Kitty actually prefers him over me.... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Awareness and Fundraising Go Hand-in-Hand!...I sent out the note at the beginning of November.... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments