Traveling for Treatment...I vaguely remember the conversation but it included a note with words scribbled on it.... By Diane Spry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lung Cancer and an Evolving World View...But the world is a complex place, with unlimited views that remain valid.... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Big Focus on Patients at the World Conference on Lung Cancer!...In my opinion, the opening press conference and plenary truly set the stage for a very patient-focused and patient-friendly meeting throughout.... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Looking Up...But wisdom is useless if it is not put into practice.... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Update on Dating With Lung Cancer...But almost a month ago, someone liked me there and sent me a message.... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Free Falling...I’m still here, 6 years later, maybe a little more damaged (“scraped leg”) than before, but still living and loving life.... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
5 Things About Lung Cancer For World Lung Cancer Day...It is rare but lung cancer can happen in children. Lung cancer typically is diagnosed at an average age of 70.... By Diane Spry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cancer Rocks My Boat One More Time...My tumors are stable, but they are not gone. And, I have willingly stopped treatments... A gambler I am not.... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The History of Precision Medicine in Lung Cancer...It was pretty much considered a drug of last resort; most patients did not respond, but those who did often had significant improvements in symptoms.... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lung Cancer Treatments and Hair Changes...Many people, myself included, consider hair to be a big part of their identity.... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Palliative Care and Lung Cancer...Whenever I start talking about pain medication, I feel like doctors automatically shut down and I'm treated like a druggie.... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
August 1st is World Lung Cancer Day...There will be programming from early morning until late evening as part of LCFA’s social media takeover, so there will be many options to find programming... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Tried to Donate Blood...It was a cold but sunny day and we enjoyed the drive.... By Denise Cutlip3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Tanya...This meant that I could take a chemo pill for treatment, rather than traditional chemotherapy using a port.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Who Am I After Lung Cancer?...I was originally given a year to live, but it will be 10 this year. I was also diagnosed in 2012.... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Jack of Most Trades: Appreciating My Unique Passions...I can sit in restaurants or hotels these days and get frustrated if a waitress gets double sat. I've heard a few people yell at their server. ... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How I Opened Up My CrossFit Gym...I said, “oh hell no” I was scared but, at the same time, very intrigued.... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Support Lung Cancer Research...But that did not happen by chance. There was a significant collaborative advocacy effort directed toward this initiative.... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Celebration of Chinese New Year...Usually, I set up a good Chinese dinner to celebrate New Year, that’s all.... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Positive Contributions Equal a Brighter Day...But how do we become that person for others, or even for ourselves?... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments