Year 1: Beat and Live...I’m a non-smoker, a Mom of three, an Accountant, and married for 31 years. My Stage IV Adenocarcinoma lung cancer journey began in Dec 4, 2019. Hence, I am now...reactionscomments
Advocate Spotlight: Alisa...LungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Alisa who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2000, but...reactionscomments
Advocate Spotlight: Sandy...LungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Sandy whose lung cancer diagnosis took many months to confirm...reactionscomments
An Update on Patient-Driven Research...Patient advocate Janet Freeman-Daily and I were invited to give a presentation recently at IASLC’s 2020 North American Conference on Lung Cancer (NACLC) about patient-driven research and why it is...reactionscomments
In Memory of my Kelly Kayuk...Since diagnosis, I have been close to two different Kelly's. One I met at the very first Lungevity Event I went to, Kelly Kayuk. We could count on each other...reactions6repliesMemory Wall
Lifestyle Changes and Screening...Im 59 years old. I was initially diagnosed with stage 2b. Grade 3, Poorly differentiated. During surgery, what was to be a pneumonectomy or lobectomy, turned wedge resection, I was...reactions11comments
Diagnosed Aug 2018 Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer with EGFR Mutation...My cancer journey began when I went to my primary care doctor because the medication he gave me for osteoporosis was causing me to have a nagging cough. He took...reactions2comments
Surprising Side Effects Of Lung Cancer...Each person’s journey with lung cancer is challenging, no matter what side effects they experience. Some side effects, like fatigue, affect nearly everyone undergoing treatment. Others are less common and...reactions15comments
Bless Your Heart, Spirit, and Oh Yeah Lungs...Though there are developments in how lung cancer is reviewed and treated, at times, I do feel it’s lower on the totem pole. A few weeks back my organization held...reactions2comments
Advocate Spotlight: Patti...LungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Patti who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013 and...reactions3comments
Who is, Alex Trebek?...And now, here is the host of Jeopardy...Alex Trebek! ‘It’s 7 o’clock, you girls are not going to watch Jeopardy?’ ‘We’re taping it to watch later mom, it’s not like...reactions2comments
Family History...My dad passed away from lung cancer on May 4, 2001, he was just 57 years old. He was the youngest of 5 children. 4 boys and 1 girl. His...reactions4comments
LCAM: What Does It Mean?...It comes every year. But what is Lung Cancer Awareness Month about? To me, Lung Cancer Awareness Month is a reason to pause and recognize the advances that have been...reactions4comments
Advocate Spotlight: Ivy...LungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Ivy who learned about her stage IV lung cancer in...reactionscomments
Community Spotlight: Jessi...After a surprising and shocking lung cancer diagnosis, Jessi was unsure what would come next. Her family and community stood by her through treatment unknowns and difficult decisions. Jessi’s Journey...reactions1comment
My Lung Cancer Journey...November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and also my one-year anniversary as a Lung Cancer Survivor. Last Fall at #SupplySide West I knew I was sick, but I did not...reactions8comments
Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma...I was diagnosed in November 2018. A small cancer diagnosis in my right lung and was inoperable. I was put on Keytruda and had 2 weeks of brain radiation because...reactions3comments
Advocate Spotlight: Angie...LungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Angie who received her stage IV lung cancer diagnosis after...reactions1comment
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...reactionscomments
Caring for my Mother In Law....About a year ago my mother in law was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. She didn't let it get her down. I helped with transportation to and from her...reactions6repliesCaregiving
