It's Easy To Get Frustrated...I found myself getting frustrated with the pharmacy technician the other day. I am a somewhat quiet person but when it comes to my meds and things to do with...reactions4comments
Stopping chemotherapy ...My mother just turned 60 and has been fighting stage 4 Lung cancer since almost 4 years. She was on Chemotherapy for 2 years then moved to immunotherapy for 6...reactions6repliesTreatmentCaregivingCopingMental Health
My Family’s COVID Shots...As a lung cancer patient, I am at a higher chance for a more severe impact of COVID-19 should I get sick. I am fortunate my targeted therapy does not...reactions3comments
Empower Partner...Words and terms can make a huge difference when it comes to getting over hurdles and challenges. I hold the same sentiment when it comes to using the term “caregiver”...reactions2comments
What is GRASP?...Recently, I participated in a relatively new program in conjunction with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting called GRASP. GRASP stands for Guiding Researchers and Advocates to...reactionscomments
FeaturedMycobacterium intracellular Infection...After 2 1/2 years cancer free I was diagnosed with mycobacterium intracellular infection in the lung. Has anyone else experienced this. What treatment were you given....reactions7repliesDiagnosis
Insurance Obstacles...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I never would have imagined all the health insurance details that I would come across. That would include keeping it, changing it, paying...reactionscomments
Accelerating Research for EGFR-Positive Lung Cancer...As many of you know, I co-founded the patient group the EGFR Resisters in 2017 to improve outcomes for EGFR-positive lung cancer through support, education, and accelerating research. I’d like...reactions2comments
Symptoms of secondary lung cancer ...Hi, I’m hoping someone can help. I haven’t been DX with lung cancer, but am worried. I am 40 previously had breast cancer 6 years ago and have been in...reactions5repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
That Amazing Word......I heard that amazing word one more time. What is that word that you speak of? I am so glad that you asked. The amazing word is "STABLE". I had...reactions2comments
Melanoma Stage IV in 2012...My melanoma had progressed to my brain, both lungs, liver, kidney, gallbladder, left adrenal gland, and spinal cord. Three Gamma Knife radiations to the brain, two craniotomies, and the first...reactionscomments
Cancer Scars...There is a song from the nineties by the band Goo Goo dolls called “name”. In this song, there is a lyric, and it is “scars are souvenirs you never...reactions5comments
How to Find Friends...I started a self-grown journey in May 2021. I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer six years ago. I gave a lot of thought to this self-development journey at...reactions2comments
Caregiver Topic: Fatigue...When one is diagnosed with cancer, we often designate someone to be our caregiver. This can be a partner, child, parent, friend, or sibling. When I was diagnosed with lung...reactions3comments
How Do I Connect With Other People In The Lung Cancer Community?...Lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis for both men and women in the United States. Regardless, it can be challenging to find other people who understand your...reactions5comments
My Family Ride With My Lung Cancer...The first people who have taken a ride with me through my lung cancer journey are my family. They are the reason I am fighting my illness. With their love...reactions5comments
I'm NED, Now What?...I am not a fan of abbreviations when used and not explained. If I am scrolling through a Facebook group and find a topic that I want to read and...reactions6comments
FeaturedWhat's your favorite treatment day song? ...We know treatment days can be tough, we'd love to hear from you about your favorite song to listen to that helps get you through your treatment days....reactions1replyCopingTreatmentSupport
From Burnout to Reflection...I was experiencing burnout at the beginning of May. This is not the first burnout I experienced, but it was the first time I was diagnosed with lung cancer. It...reactions1comment
Knowing How to Balance...How have you learned to balance life along with lung cancer? It's so important to run the course of not only the disease but: Self-care Diet Exercise What's your take?...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionCopingTips & Advice
