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...The first time I quit treatments for my stage IV lung cancer was in 2013. I had been getting carboplatin, Avastin and...

...I never used to believe that we are put in certain places at a specific time “FOR A REASON”. I truly believed...

...Before I became a volunteer to help lung cancer patients, I’ve spent several months in advocacy on Facebook. I was inspired by...

...I recently attended an advocate conference where the speakers were discussing how to appropriately respond to insensitive questions. Attendees were from dozens...

...I have quite a few friends in the "dog world" who have gotten really involved in scent training. The dogs seem to...

...In addition to the obvious challenges facing those of us diagnosed with lung cancer, there’s another challenge that many of us are...

...How many of us have lived with the notion that the doctors with whom we interact know everything about the medical circumstances...

...Lung cancer is a remarkably frightening diagnosis for most patients. It comes with a deep mythology of its own, fueled by stigma...

...Being a cancer patient does not counteract parental duties, though I often wish it would. Many times I have had to drag...

...When I was first diagnosed in 2012, I slipped into a deep depression. I tried the thought of silver linings, such as...

...I have always enjoyed the holidays. I love the food for Thanksgiving. Yum, all that delicious food and pies. I'm getting hungry...

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

...When your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary...

...I remember my first oncology visit and remember the utter overwhelm that came upon me. This was a two-hour visit that seemed...

...I experienced the dentist for the first time in over 7 years today. Yes, quite an embarrassing amount of time. I took...

...The whole purpose of treatment is to extend life. We do not go through chemotherapy and radiation or surgery just to sit...

...Traveling with lung cancer is not the easiest feat in the world. I recently attended a lung cancer conference for 3 days...

...My “new normal,” a phrase often used in cancer circles to describe life in survivorship, completely took me by surprise when I...

...November, which was the Lung Cancer Awareness Month worldwide, has passed. I always thought that I have to do something special for...

...The busy holiday season is in full force and so is cold and flu season. Spending more time in the public with...