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
Effect of Depression on Inflammation and Lung Cancer Survival Rate...Experts know that both lung cancer and depression are linked to changes and inflammation in the immune system. In a 2023 study...reactions5comments
My Cancer Journey Through The Beatles Song Titles...The Beatles were a popular rock band formed in the 1960s. Their songs have lived on until now. My children and my...reactions1comment
Your Personal Lung Cancer Appointment Guide...Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been going through treatment for some time, keeping track of all the information given to...reactions1comment
Health Insurance Can Be a Major Challenge After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis...Anyone diagnosed with lung cancer knows the importance of having insurance. Many families are devastated by the overwhelming costs of treatment for...reactionscomments
Never Been NED, but There's Still Tomorrow...Do you ever think back to your childhood? About the things you learned, the conversations you were a part of, the ones...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer and Fitness...Just because you have lung cancer and are in treatment, that doesn't exempt you from exercising. In fact, exercise may just be...reactions2comments
Cancer Rocks My Boat One More Time...I’ve had what most would call an easy journey fighting lung cancer, especially compared to a lot of my friends. Only three...reactionscomments
Knocked in the Head...August 28 will be three years since I was knocked in the head! On that day while riding my bicycle I took...reactions4comments
