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
All It Takes is Lungs...It’s October. Is there anyone who does not know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? I know that if I watched...reactions2comments
Call to Action! Need for Advocacy at Cancer Center Resource Rooms...When I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, I wanted to learn as much as I could about my disease. I was...reactions1comment
Bugged by Lung Cancer?...For the past several weeks, I have been focused intently on insects. They have invaded my space as well as my thoughts...reactionscomments
Thought It Was My Spine...My husband, son and I were driving home from visiting my mother for Mother's Day and the traffic was awful! Traffic came...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Metastasis...Metastasis is the spread of cancer from its original location to other parts of the body. This is also called metastatic cancer...
End of Life Planning...As Dr. Atul Gawande writes in his book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, “For human beings, life is...
Hospice Care...Hospice care is compassionate care for people facing life-limiting illness or injury. It is sometimes called end-of-life care, and hospice usually involves...
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer Treatment...Cancer treatment is essential for those living with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without their cancer spreading. Unfortunately, these...reactionscomments
A New Day, A New Treatment...Hi -- My name is Jennifer and I have been on the immunotherapy Opdivo for 3 years and 10 months. During this...reactions5comments
