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
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
The Guilt That Keeps Going...When I was first diagnosed almost three years ago, I didn’t quite understand the meaning of survivor’s guilt. Then when I experienced...reactionscomments
Things to Consider Outdoors...It’s summer and with so many things happening in this new world, how we go about our day to day has changed...reactionscomments
To Celebrate or Not?...The day you receive a cancer diagnosis is often the worst day of most people’s lives. Everyone handles it differently and, of...reactions2comments
What Does Typical Look Like?...Why do people assume that a lung cancer patient is to look a certain way? Have you encountered the, well you don’t...reactions3comments
Exercising with Lung Cancer...Doctors used to believe that anyone dealing with a chronic illness, such as lung cancer, should rest and reduce their activity as...
Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver...When taking on a caregiver role, it is so easy to let your health and wellbeing fall to the wayside. While it...
Death and the Cancer Patient...Death is certainly one of the more intrinsic parts of life, so one might question why it is so rarely a part...reactionscomments
Survivorship and Follow-Up Care...Survivorship from cancer is defined as the time period from diagnosis throughout the rest of a person’s life. Lung cancer can have...
Lung Cancer Treatment Decision...Two years ago I went for a routine physical. My primary dr suggested a chest X-ray. A spot was found in the...reactions7comments
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying Connected...When someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll...reactionscomments
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
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
S-E-X and Cancer...I blush just writing the title to this article. Here we are, well into the 21st century, and many, if not most...reactions4comments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights...When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactionscomments
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
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
