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
The Importance of Stepping Back: Preserving Mental Health in Long-Term Lung Cancer Survivors...Receiving a lung cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event that can have lasting effects on one's mental health. After years of actively...reactions2comments
This or That: Lung Cancer and Self-Identity...Because of the uniqueness of each person with lung cancer, the effects of lung cancer will also be different for each person...reactionscomments
Staying Zen...It’s not easy to not think and stress about your current situation, but there is something in how you mark your territory...reactions3comments
Unwinding For Healing...I have controlled lung cancer. For more than a year since my 2019 diagnosis, I have realized there is a great need...reactions5comments
Singing Is Good for Lung Cancer Patients' Mental Health...I have heard that people love to sing, even if they can't sing melodiously. It's believed that singing is good for self-care...reactions1comment
The Anxiety of Something New...In a few days, I will have some blood drawn for a liquid biopsy. After 40 rounds of chemotherapy, my oncologist and...reactions4comments
Brace Yourself...New Symptoms, New Growth, New Fears...Hi folks. I hope you are all well and finding joy in every day. There are days that are easier for me...reactions12comments
Lifestyle Changes and Screening...Im 59 years old. I was initially diagnosed with stage 2b. Grade 3, Poorly differentiated. During surgery, what was to be a...reactions11comments
Community Views: The First Signs of Lung Cancer...Lung cancer can be tricky to diagnose. Few symptoms indicate a problem. As a result, lung cancer often goes undiagnosed until later...reactions4comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Self-Advocacy...Receiving a diagnosis of lung cancer can be incredibly overwhelming, as it brings an increased level of fear and uncertainty. However, during...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Self-Advocacy...We asked our advocates, "What does self-advocacy mean to you?" and here is what they had to say. Lalaine: "Self-advocacy for me...reactions4comments
Reflecting on My Cancer Journey of 2023...As we said goodbye to 2023, I find myself reflecting on the incredible cancer journey last year. I feel the urge for...reactionscomments
