Days After First Chemotherapy - Reality and Realisms...Of course, every patient is different and every medication is different, but below is my story of how the first few days...reactionscomments
Some Things I Wish I Knew Immediately After My Diagnosis...My diagnosis was 39 months ago. I've had surgery, chemo (two cocktails), radiation, more chemo, and now immunotherapy. As I sit each...reactionscomments
FREE Help For Women With Cancer...Cancer in any form can be exhausting and overwhelming. In each state, there are hundreds of organizations available to help you navigate, make...reactionscomments
Biomarker Testing: Still Not Standard...This past weekend, I joined Lung Force, ALA, and Peer Medical to learn more about the Peer Medical system and see what...reactionscomments
Five Free Stress Relievers...A cancer diagnosis brings with it a lot of stress. If we let it, the fear and worry can take a very...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Diagnosis After Surgery...I had recently at the time - June 2014 - hard hip replacement surgery. During my hospital stay my oxygen levels dropped!...reactions2comments
Lung Carcinoid Tumor...Lung cancer is a term that refers to any cancer that begins in the lungs. There are several types and variations of...
Mesothelioma...Mesothelioma is a rare but serious cancer that affects the tissue that lines the chest and abdomen. While it is not specifically...
The Thing about Radiologist Reports......The first time I quit treatments for my stage IV lung cancer was in 2013. I had been getting carboplatin, Avastin and...reactions4comments
Here For a Reason...I never used to believe that we are put in certain places at a specific time “FOR A REASON”. I truly believed...reactions18comments
How to Talk to Patients as a Volunteer?...Before I became a volunteer to help lung cancer patients, I’ve spent several months in advocacy on Facebook. I was inspired by...reactions1comment
Don’t Ask. Do Tell....I recently attended an advocate conference where the speakers were discussing how to appropriately respond to insensitive questions. Attendees were from dozens...reactions4comments
Coming Soon! Dogs May Help Diagnose Your Lung Cancer!...I have quite a few friends in the "dog world" who have gotten really involved in scent training. The dogs seem to...reactionscomments
How Nonscientific Advocates Can Understand Science...In addition to the obvious challenges facing those of us diagnosed with lung cancer, there’s another challenge that many of us are...reactionscomments
Doctors Sometimes Need Advice Too...How many of us have lived with the notion that the doctors with whom we interact know everything about the medical circumstances...reactions2comments
Confiding Our Fears...Lung cancer is a remarkably frightening diagnosis for most patients. It comes with a deep mythology of its own, fueled by stigma...reactionscomments
Balancing Parenting with Cancer Treatment...Being a cancer patient does not counteract parental duties, though I often wish it would. Many times I have had to drag...reactionscomments
My Reason and Purpose...When I was first diagnosed in 2012, I slipped into a deep depression. I tried the thought of silver linings, such as...reactionscomments
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
Reflecting on My Lung Cancer Advocacy in 2019...It is unbelievable that 2019 has passed. This year is 4.5 years since I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I cannot help...reactions1comment
