Immunotherapy...I was diagnosed with non-small cell metastasized lung cancer in June of 2017. In addition to the tumor in the upper portion...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Patients Living Self-Portrait Series: Chinese ROS1+ Group...This is the first interview I conducted on a friend who is a member of Chinese ROS1+ Group. I wanted to interview...reactions2comments
Learning to Come to Terms With My Lung Cancer...The cancer is going to do what the cancer is going to do. I can not control how it will respond to...reactions2comments
Recent Family Visit From Mexico...A few years ago, my half-sister, niece, and great-niece visited me from Mexico. I was so happy because I hadn’t seen them...reactionscomments
The Importance of Proactive Health Management...To get through the complicated process of having lung cancer, its best to be responsible about managing your health. When you have...reactionscomments
Tips and Tools for Managing Stress...For most of us, a lung cancer diagnosis is synonymous with stress. Even if we never worried a day in our lives...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Warriors: Conquering Vegas Together...In December of 2023 I went on a lung cancer warriors Las Vegas trip. This trip was planned by a lung cancer...reactionscomments
Losing a Fellow Warrior...When I was first diagnosed, I was grasping at any ray of hope that I could make friends during my journey. I...reactions1comment
My Rock...Recently, I’ve been asked who my rock is and how have they helped me. Many might automatically think it’s my husband, children...reactions3comments
The Scare of My Lung Cancer Spreading...Recurrence is a terrifying prospect for cancer patients. In October of last year, this became my fear. My lung nodules have increased...reactions9comments
A Discerning Life With Lung Cancer...Unending new developments in lung cancer research and clinical trials give me hope for my future. There are more treatment options giving...reactionscomments
Dealing with Grief from the Loss of Online Friends...During the 12 years since my lung cancer diagnosis, I have met some truly amazing people. Lung cancer survivors, patients and advocates...reactionscomments
7 Things to Know About Hospice...“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much...reactions2comments
The Stigma That Kills...The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently ran a guest commentary about a 43-year-old non-smoker who was diagnosed with non-small cell...reactions9comments
Community Strength Through Survivorship...A cancer diagnosis changes everything, and people who have been through it often feel scared, unsure, and alone. But in times of...reactionscomments
A Memorable Journey to Ireland: A Dream Fulfilled...Even though I was diagnosed with lung cancer when I was 30 years old in 2014, I went on a spectacular journey...reactions1comment
Remembering a Lung Cancer Legend...Today will be a day I won't soon forget. It's the reason I've recently stepped back from lung cancer advocacy work. I...reactions4comments
Cancer Olympics...Humans tend to compare themselves against others on countless levels, like career, money, and family. Cancer patients are no exception and compare...reactionscomments
Needing a Little Sunshine...I have personally felt a bit down since putting away the Christmas decorations and going into this new year. New year, new...reactions7comments
Embracing the Rollercoaster of Lung Cancer Survival...Being diagnosed with lung cancer is a life-altering experience, one that moves people to a whirlwind of emotions, uncertainties, and challenges. As...reactions2comments