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...It is unbelievable that 2019 has passed. This year is 4.5 years since I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I cannot help reflecting on my lung cancer advocacy in 2019...

...When your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary dramatically from person to person, but extra support...

...Hello. I am Ronda J. (Johnson) Beaty. I am a new contributor to LungCancer.net. I was diagnosed on January 11, 2017 with NSCLC, adenocarcinoma, KRAS mutation. I have been on...

...I remember my first oncology visit and remember the utter overwhelm that came upon me. This was a two-hour visit that seemed like 5 minutes. I found myself asking the...

...I experienced the dentist for the first time in over 7 years today. Yes, quite an embarrassing amount of time. I took my daughter this morning. I decided to make...

...I’ve had what most would call an easy journey fighting lung cancer, especially compared to a lot of my friends. Only three times in 6-1/2 years has my boat been...

...In our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across the board, from survivor to metavivor to “just...

...The In America survey is now closed. Stigmas, misunderstandings, bias - these are all difficult things that the LungCancer.net community has given a voice to. Living with lung cancer is...

...I read an article recently about how dogs can sniff out cancer, particularly lung cancer. According to this study, two beagles were able to identify non-small cell lung cancer in...

...The whole purpose of treatment is to extend life. We do not go through chemotherapy and radiation or surgery just to sit at home in front of the tv waiting...

...Traveling with lung cancer is not the easiest feat in the world. I recently attended a lung cancer conference for 3 days. I have 3 animals that are very needy...

...November, which was the Lung Cancer Awareness Month worldwide, has passed. I always thought that I have to do something special for November. Fundraising is not my favorite. I used...

...The busy holiday season is in full force and so is cold and flu season. Spending more time in the public with shopping and parties can make us more susceptible...

...Well, November has been quite an eventful month for me. Not necessarily all bad. During this month, I have been on 30 mg of Prednisone all month. Each month when I reduce...

...As 2019 comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the positive and negative things that have happened this past year which have impacted my life. On the positive...