The Friend Who Got Me Through My Lung Cancer Diagnosis...Many will say their spouse, children, kids, family member, or a best friend helped them during their lung cancer diagnosis. I agree...reactionscomments
Why You Should Join a Support Group...I know what you’re thinking: “I would never go to a support group! Why would I want to sit around with a...reactionscomments
We're Headed to Disney!...As a child, I never dreamed of going to Disney. We were not short on vacations; Disney just was not one of...reactions2comments
Approaching My "Big" Cancerversary...I'm not one for big celebrations as a rule. Never have been. Birthdays come and go with barely a nod. Parties...well, let's...reactions4comments
Survivorship Part II: Get a Life Plan...As we covered in Part One of this article, a cancer survivorship plan developed by your medical team is a necessary tool...reactionscomments
What Are All Those Scans, Anyway?...Most of us are familiar with the X-ray and Ultrasound, but there are more imaging scan options that many patients will receive...reactionscomments
Smile...I wanted to share my story thus far with all of you. I was diagnosed with stage 3a inoperable nsclc on Good...reactions9comments
Fate and Lung Cancer...I was diagnosed with Covid late in the year in 2020 and had a lingering cough that I attributed to that. My...reactions12comments
Medical PTSD In Cancer Patients...For many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. The word "cancer" often leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea...reactionscomments
Being NED: My Story...I’m in quite a few lung cancer groups on Facebook, and I often read how some members wish they were NED for...reactionscomments
Deena's Confession...As LCAM comes to an end I need to make a confession and apology. I firmly believe the destructive stigma associated with...reactions16comments
Patients Gathering in Raleigh for LiveLung Small Cell Lung Cancer Summit...The Dusty Joy Foundation, or LiveLung, is hosting the first ever inaugural Small Cell Lung Cancer Summit from April 18-19, 2023. It...reactions4comments
Mesothelioma vs. Lung Cancer - What’s the Difference?...Mesothelioma and lung cancer, while both cancerous, have very distinct differences. You may have heard your doctor talk about mesothelioma during the...reactionscomments
Pleural Effusion (Fluid Build-Up in the Chest)...Pleural effusion is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the chest cavity, specifically in the pleural space, which is located between the...
Symptoms - Loss of Appetite and Weight Loss...Lung cancer patients often experience loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss. Loss of appetite is known medically as anorexia, and the...
Senior Night - A Blessing...When I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, my daughter Karley was only 7 years old. Shortly after she turned eight, her father...reactions2comments
Staying Hydrated on Chemo Days...When you have lung cancer, chemo dehydration is normal. Paying attention to the signs from your body that you're feeling more thirsty...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My Cancerversary...November was a busy month for me, but there was a lot to celebrate and a lot for me to be thankful...reactions4comments
Managing Long-Term Survivorship...The concept of long-term survival was not even a consideration when Gregory Kalemkarian, M.D. started his oncology practice. Dr Kalemkarian spoke to...reactionscomments
Swimming Upstream as a Lung Cancer Advocate...It's hard enough fighting stage 4 lung cancer w/brain mets without adding on to the fight by being an advocate! Sometimes, I...reactions3comments
