Taking the Bull by the Horns and Advocating for Yourself...In short, she is beginning her journey with her eyes wide open.... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical Trial...If you’re thinking about exploring clinical trial options but still aren’t sure, ask yourself some questions to determine if a clinical trial might be... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mentors and Mentees...Some are enthusiastic but need some guidance so that their potential is amplified.... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Talk to Patients as a Volunteer?...When I was training as a volunteer, I was a bit surprised that our instructors emphasized that we shouldn’t talk much but just listen.... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Curious Case of Cancer's Comic Timing...But I see cancer as a comedian.... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Kidney Damage From Chemotherapy: My Story and What You Should Know...They are healing slowly but are not back to normal functioning.... By Anita Figueras3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Perspective: Not Enough or Making Progress or Both?...But, I have a different perspective.... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prevention vs. Risk Reduction in Lung Cancer...But this is not only unrealistic and rife with victim-blaming, but it is an outright false way of viewing how and why cancer develops at all.... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to JNJ-6372 in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer...This is the part of the DNA that is changed in the cancer cells of this group of patients.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's Scarier Than Cancer?...Sometimes life is cut short. ... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dental Care and the Lung Cancer Patient...My dental hygienist recommends water flossers but cautions that they should be used on a gentle setting.... By Anita Figueras3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Fear and the Reality Check...There are ways to mitigate such fears, some practical, some a bit more esoteric.... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Time...Something always cuts our time here short.... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Patient Advocates Should Get More Involved and Engageed in Cancer Research!...But what about translational research and basic research? What can cancer patient advocates do there?... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Your Voice Matters...Part of this is your fault. As a cancer patient or caregiver, you -- we -- must all be willing to speak out.... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of Chemo Brain...The symptoms of chemo brain vary among patients but tend to include issues with attention span, short-term memory, and even spatial orientation.... By Jeffrey Poehlmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Moments - Hanging On...Today is a good day for me but I'm sure that could change in 10 minutes or less.... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Embracing Life and Moving Forward...Most of us do, I am sure.... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It Does Indeed Take a Village...and What a Village We Have!...But, I digress!... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Hope With Lung Cancer...But boy, was I wrong.... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments