Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Self-Advocacy...Your healthcare team plays a pivotal role in your lung cancer journey, but your voice should not be overshadowed.... By LungCancer.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advocate Spotlight: Diane...I got all sorts of tests and bloodwork.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Putting Aside My Working Life...For obvious reasons, I listened to my oncologist’s sound recommendation to set aside work.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When A Fighting Spirit Matters...We fear our life may be short. But despite what we go through we do not lose heart.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Lung Cancer Tribe!...But I’ve learned in this lung cancer journey that is not the case.... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Green Cleaning to Save Money and Help Weakened Immune Systems...But, that was really about the extent of my knowledge. That all changed after I took part in the class.... By Donna Fernandez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Cancer and Fitness...I looked at him like he was crazy but it was true. ... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Remembering Nicole Russell...I didn’t get to spend as much time with her there as I would have liked, but I hoped to be able to see her more in the future.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Embracing the Rollercoaster of Lung Cancer Survival...This mental tug-of-war becomes an important part of the survivor's story.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Extra Movement During Treatment...I start by putting pressure and release using two fingers at the lower back of my earlobes.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Beyond My Control...But my body faces side effects. I hope to have a long run with my treatment.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Grief as Constant Company...Facing grief becomes a part of a lung cancer journey.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Leaving Your Legacy...I was recently part of an eight-week support group.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Aging Gracefully...I was given a few options, but none of the choices fit my cancer timeline (can we start treatment yesterday?!).... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Insurance Obstacles...It’s not the best coverage but I am able to see my oncologist at Northwestern.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Next Steps...Many people are given a script or plan of action for treatment, but sometimes it can be a gray area for the other part of the conversation, leaving... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Remembering Chris Sabia...It's so hard to think that his life was cut so short so soon. He will be missed! I have included a picture he sent me in June... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Day On Capitol Hill...The hardest part of leaving the research bench and moving into the non-profit world over a decade ago has been the politics of it all, knowing how much... By Sandy Spears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pulmonary Function Testing...Surgery to remove lung cancer results in removing part or all of a lung, which can impact the lung’s ability to function.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
My Travel Goals While Prioritizing Treatment...All I need is to plan the trip, set goals, get organized, and set safety measures.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments