The Dentist Dilemma...I experienced the dentist for the first time in over 7 years today. Yes, quite an embarrassing amount of time. I took...reactions10comments
Cancer Rocks My Boat One More Time...I’ve had what most would call an easy journey fighting lung cancer, especially compared to a lot of my friends. Only three...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...In our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across...reactionscomments
Man (and Woman’s) Best Friend...I read an article recently about how dogs can sniff out cancer, particularly lung cancer. According to this study, two beagles were...reactions1comment
Reclaiming a Life and Giving It New Meaning...The whole purpose of treatment is to extend life. We do not go through chemotherapy and radiation or surgery just to sit...reactionscomments
Traveling and Lung Cancer...Traveling with lung cancer is not the easiest feat in the world. I recently attended a lung cancer conference for 3 days...reactionscomments
How many members are receiving targeted therapy?...How many members are receiving targeted therapy as a front line treatment and how long has it been working? I was diagnosed...reactions3replies
Awareness and Fundraising Go Hand-in-Hand!...November, which was the Lung Cancer Awareness Month worldwide, has passed. I always thought that I have to do something special for...reactions2comments
Protecting Yourself From the Cold and Flu Season...The busy holiday season is in full force and so is cold and flu season. Spending more time in the public with...reactions1comment
Steroids: Tapering Off - Part 3...Well, November has been quite an eventful month for me. Not necessarily all bad. During this month, I have been on 30 mg...reactionscomments
Reflections on 2019...As 2019 comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the positive and negative things that have happened this past year...reactions1comment
Travel grants for advocates to attend summits?...Is there a program that may have travel grants for advocates to attend summits? I received an email from a colleague stating...reactions1reply
Is Anybody Out There ?...I am just noticing that the last time this forum was posted on was 10 months 3 weeks ago and wonder if...reactions3replies
Swallowing My Pride and Asking for Help...It's been over a month since the completion of the stereotactic radiation to my upper right lobe. I had SBRT in 2013...reactions7comments
Holidays at My House...I have always enjoyed the holidays. I love the food for Thanksgiving. Yum, all that delicious food and pies. I'm getting hungry...reactions1comment
Healing Powers of Laughter...It seems morbid to think of having a funny moment with cancer, but there has to be some room to laugh about...reactionscomments
Whose Body Is This?...We all expect changes in our bodies as we age, but wow! I feel like I’m constantly looking in the mirror and...reactionscomments
Bounce Ideas and Talk it Out...I am on a patient advisory board for my medical clinic. We decided to become part of Imerman Angels, a group that...reactions1comment
The Perfect Christmas...It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished...reactions1comment
Steroids: My Advice...Taper OFF...Do as I say -- not as I do. I have always been honest with my triumphs and failures since beginning my...reactionscomments
