Finding Your Community...Support groups can be used for all sorts of conditions and lung cancer is definitely one of them.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Baby Steps in Lung Cancer Awareness...It was only one day, but you have to start somewhere!... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
E-Cigarettes ... Are They the Right Choice for Kicking the Habit?...If you don’t smoke cigarettes, no one suggests that you start vaping.... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...However, it has been tested in animals to fight MERS and SARS, two other serious infections in the coronavirus family.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sepsis and Lung Cancer...I will tell you a bit about what happened to me but most importantly I want you to NEVER wait to call your doctor when you have anything... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social Work...Oncology social workers are often part of your cancer treatment team and play a very important role in your care.... By Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dealing with Grief from the Loss of Online Friends...But you will not be alone. We are grieving with you.... By Dusty Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Growing Mental Toughness...We may not control the flow of our diagnosis but we can do our part well.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Switching Treatments and Cancer Progression...I had participated in the Breath Deep Kankakee walk twice but anything to do with lung cancer was beyond me.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What is GRASP?...However, if you missed ASCO21, you will soon have another opportunity to take part in a GRASP poster walk!... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience with Tagrisso...When I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2014 my oncologist sent my tumor out for biomarker testing.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Things to Consider Outdoors...Yes, if it’s too hot and now with the need to wear a mask, it may be too much to take part in high intensified exercises.... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We Were Invited To LA...I feel that this experience brought us all closer together and so when one of the ladies that went with us passed away it hurt that much more.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Taking a Break from the “Rules”...I wasn’t even sure why at the time myself but I’ve spent some time thinking about this experience since I received my scan results (all good!)... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A Family Member in the Hospital...A shot of steroid and a prescription for an inhaler. ... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Will Come After My First TKI?...Besides, I got to start my TKI right away.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Loss...We just have to be a bit more careful and do more planning in where we go and who we see.... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Should I Look for in an Oncologist?...your visit, but your oncologist shouldn’t make you feel that he/she is too rushed to address your concerns.... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lung Cancer Advocacy Opportunities...A support group can be set up with your cancer hospital or local community center for in-person sessions but also online.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Exercise Is A Partner?...As walking becomes part of your day to day then, you can increase the pace and the amount of time put into it.... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments