Stage 1...I was diagnosed with stage 1 small cell lung cancer on August 30th, just lost my son July 10th, I was devastated...reactions1comment
My Brother...My brother, Don Stranathan, was diagnosed 10 years ago with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. Over the years Don has become...reactions2comments
Ticking Time Bomb...Cancer runs rampant in my family. I was 16 when I dropped out of high school to take care of my 52-year-old...reactions1comment
Surviving...Went to ER, felt like I couldn't breathe. It was bronchitis. However, the doctor said there was a small mass in my...reactions1comment
Thank You Everyone..."Thank you everyone" is my title, because I wouldn't have been able to do this by myself. Believe me it's so easy...reactions1comment
How Can I Keep from Singing...Today, as I glance outside my window, I see the glorious colors of late October. They sting my eyes and warm my...reactionscomments
Stage IV NSCLC...Age 47, diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC Squamous on my birthday, December 2018. Started immediately on Keytruda because I have a PDL1...reactionscomments
Positivity and Good Vibes Only...I was diagnosed with stage 4 nsclc adenocarcinoma with brain mets in July of 2018. I’ve had successful brain surgery and Gamma-Ray...reactions1comment
Living With a Chronic Condition & Dating...How does living with a chronic condition impact dating? Hear from four Health Union contributors: Marisa Lauren Troy, who lives with inflammatory...reactionscomments
OK. There's a Stigma. Now What?...There is not a single person who has been diagnosed with lung cancer or that has a loved one fighting the disease...reactions1comment
Help Wanted: Must be Tender, Tough...Editor's Note: The following article talks about a suicide that occurred in the author’s family, which may be upsetting to some readers...reactionscomments
At This Point, I am Very Worried...My story actually started in November 2012 when I had what was supposed to be a simple operation for diverticulitis. Unfortunately, my...reactions2comments
My Attitude Is Gratitude with NSCLC...Diagnosed in 2017 stage III, upgraded to stage IV in 2018 with NSCLC, has changed my perspective of life. Now I stop...reactions1comment
We are Resilient!...I didn’t know the limit of my endurance until now. When I was a young woman in China, I went through three...reactionscomments
The Shock of My Life...I have been in chronic pain for over 5 years due to a mistake in the OR. I got MRSA in my...reactions1comment
OMG! I've Been Diagnosed with Lung Cancer! NOW WHAT???...Every one of us has been there. We’ve heard the words, “You have lung cancer.” And our world stopped. At least for...reactionscomments
The Depression Stigma...Depression became a big deal for me once the shock of learning I had stage 4 lung cancer wore off. It was like...reactions1comment
We Need More Than HOPE...While looking for some old pictures I came across a book written by Rick Page, proclaimed Personal Trainer to 25,000 sales superstars...reactionscomments
Cancer as a Chronic Condition...LeeAnn Robinson is a radiotherapist who works with cancer patients. She was diagnosed in 2015 with stage IV lung cancer and has...reactions6comments
Parenting and Fatigue...Being a parent is already a tiring job and then add in life with lung cancer. Both together can be a recipe...reactionscomments
