Lung Cancer in Women...Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women in the U.S. In women, lung cancer is...
The Tree to Resources...I remember the words chiming through a phone as if it was yesterday. I know it wasn’t a cakewalk for my mother...reactions3comments
The Power and Impact of The Patient Perspective...I had the chance to sit at one of the annual Zoom meetings where an oncologist encouraged patients living with lung cancer...reactions8comments
What Is Lung Cancer?...Cancer is a disease that begins at the cellular level. The cells are the building blocks of all the tissue in the...
How Is the Stage of Lung Cancer Determined?...The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) created the TNM scoring system to describe different phases of cancer growth, where: The TNM...
Myths and Misconceptions about Lung Cancer...There are many common misconceptions and myths about lung cancer. It is important to know the facts and help spread greater awareness...
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Staging...The majority of lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC), with 85 percent of all lung cancers being NSCLC.Staging for NSCLC...
Racial Differences in Lung Cancer...Cancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might...reactionscomments
How Is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?...Getting a diagnosis of lung cancer often includes several steps and tests, and there is no single approach that is best for...
Touching Hearts Before, During and After my Dr. Phil Appearance...After a couple of days of doing some sightseeing and resting, the big day arrived! Oh my goodness, I was super excited...reactionscomments
My Time with Dr. Phil: Before the Show...It was probably the summer of 2016 when I received an email from Pfizer’s PR team. They had asked me if I...reactions5comments
My 17 year old nonsmoking, daughter has lung cancer...On 6th May 2016 my nonsmoking, 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer. I remember my response...reactions6comments
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
Coping with Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like...
Understanding Your Pathology Report...Getting a lung cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising, especially when it comes along with a confusing pathology report. The words...reactionscomments
