Side effects from targeted radiation to head?...Going to start radiation target treatment on a couple of areas in my head. What type of side effects can I expect?...reactions2repliesSide EffectsTreatment
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Place, Time, and Behavior...While having cancer can make it difficult to sleep, practicing sleep hygiene can give you some control over your nighttime ZZZ. Last...reactionscomments
Probable vs. Possible...Instead of saying “it’s possible I will be alive in a year”, it is better for me to approach it as –...reactions3comments
Best Advice I Received Following My Lung Cancer Diagnosis...When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, it feels like the world stops. They lose touch with what life looked like before cancer...reactions1comment
Do Your Homework!...My lung cancer was found on 1/9/19, due to having a very good primary care doctor. I had to go in to...reactionscomments
Attending Virtual Oncology Conferences...In the past few weeks, I have attended both the AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) annual meeting and the COA (Community...reactions1comment
My 5th Cancerversary...My 5th cancerversary was June 21 meaning I was diagnosed with lung cancer five years ago. I’m not the kind of person...reactions16comments
Skincare and Cancer...Upon beginning my chemo tablet of Tagrisso, I developed a pesky skin rash. It was only on my chin, chest, and back...reactionscomments
And Yet Another Milestone...In February, I got to write about being able to be here to witness my daughter have her first boyfriend. Unfortunately, he has...reactionscomments
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Keep Healthy Habits...Are you living with a cancer diagnosis and struggling to sleep? Of course! Who can sleep when they know they have cancer?...reactionscomments
How long will Alcensa after Xalkori work?...How effective is Alecensa after Xalkori stops working? My wife took 2.5 years of chemo and radiation, then 2.5 years on Xalkori...reactions2repliesTreatment
My Story: A Newfound Hope...On October 19, 2017, I heard the words, "You have cancer". I thought it was a death sentence, but I have learned...reactionscomments
Keeping up the Good Fight...On April 4, 2016, 4 months before my 54th birthday, I was having trouble breathing and nearly passed out when getting up...reactions3comments
Is There A Link Between Agent Orange and Lung Cancer?...Agent Orange (AO) was a mixture of herbicides used during the Vietnam War. From 1961 to 1971, the U.S. sprayed millions of...reactions6comments
Benefit of the Doubt...There’s not a day that passes that I don’t miss my mom, especially the way the world is today. I can say...reactionscomments
Best Portable Oxygen Concentrators...can any one please suggest the best oxygen concentrators i visit this site and check the best one https://www.weathersavvy.com/collections/oxygen-concentrator...reactions4replies
Maintaining a Routine in Challenging Times...As living creatures, we are biologically wired to thrive on routines. Have you ever heard of circadian rhythms? According to the NIH...reactionscomments
The Phrase "I'm Fine" From Lung Cancer Patients...In my view, we live in one of two worlds which consists of healthy people or cancer patients. Here, healthy people do...reactions5comments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities Act...Living with a chronic disease, like cancer, can sometimes make it difficult to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many...reactionscomments
Needs and Wants Without Regrets...It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished...reactions2comments
