Care Partner Observations...Many times it’s hard for a care partner to truly give their thoughts, especially when their loved ones are the ones going...reactionscomments
My Short Bucket List...A bucket list is defined as a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their...reactionscomments
Milestones and Lung Cancer...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer 7 years ago, I never thought in a million years I would still be here...reactions7comments
My Husband, My Awesome Caregiver!...When I was diagnosed my husband went in “I have to save my wife” mode. I remember my husband crying more than...reactions1comment
Let's Talk About Radiation Therapy Advances...Radiation therapy is one way to treat lung cancer. There have been a lot of advances in the field in recent years...reactionscomments
What Have You Done Today That Made You Happy?...I think that I am at a stage in this cancer journey that I am happy with. When I was diagnosed, I...reactionscomments
Do You Feel Like a Burden?...Feeling like a burden is so common to those with disabilities and pain. Just know that if you have this feeling, you are...reactions2comments
Advocating from Alaska...Through my advocacy work, I have the opportunity of making new friends in the lung cancer community and interact with so many...reactionscomments
Advocating from Alaska (Part 2)...Read the first part of Kelly's story in Advocating from Alaska (Part 1). When the biopsy came back as positive for lung...reactions1comment
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your Risk...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactions1comment
My Experience with Tagrisso...When I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2014 my oncologist sent my tumor out for biomarker testing. I was...reactionscomments
Journaling after Diagnosis...Have you found a hobby after diagnosis? I started a blog after I was diagnosed, and I have sporadically updated it ever...reactions3comments
My Experiences in Chemotherapy Ward...I’m a 7-year lung cancer survivor. I’m on targeted therapy, which has few side effects. I had chemo for four months when...reactions1comment
To Those Who Feel Like A Drug Seeker...This is an open letter to those lung cancer patients who feel like a drug seeker. You are not alone. I was diagnosed...reactions1comment
Lung Cancer Care Packets...I was thinking, what are some ways to soften the mood in survival? What are some of the things you wish you...reactions2comments
From Darkness to Light...I often wake up feeling like I just had a dream, the twisted ones, which happen when you fall asleep at the...reactionscomments
A Humbling Experience...Last month I had the privilege of attending LUNGevity's International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference (f/k/a Hope Summit) in Washington, D.C. As one...reactions6comments
My Journey of Advocacy from Lung Cancer to General Cancer...I have been advocating for cancer for four years and have survived for lung cancer closed to sever years. Looking back at...reactions1comment
Palliative Care and Lung Cancer...The difference between palliative care and hospice are totally different. Some people will think, "Oh no, palliative care". I know that I used to...reactions8comments