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...What brought me here as a contributor and vocal lung cancer advocate was in memory of my ace, my friend, my protector...

...Cancer can rob you of the sleep you need to heal. Published research confirms that insomnia affects between half and three-quarters of...

...I just saw this heading -- Embracing Life and Moving Forward -- on a Web page. It resonated with me. It is...

...Back in the seventies and eighties, I read a lot of horror literature. Often to the dismay of my parents, I insisted...

...I recently got back from the trip of a lifetime to Israel. I had never traveled internationally before, so this trip was...

...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2013, I was completely shocked. Not only was lung cancer not on my...

...A while ago, I posted an entry about feeling like a burden to other people. I also mentioned that my ex, who...

...I have heard a few too many heartfelt and inspiring stories from dog and cat owners over the years. And I have...

...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like lung cancer and its side effects. Phrases...

...It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished...

...When I was first given my cancer diagnosis, my physicians and health care workers offered a wealth of information and resources to...

...Have you heard of mindfulness? It seems to be "the" thing these days, with good reason. It has been scientifically proven to...

...When I was a young girl, I was completely flat-chested. Every article of clothing I wore simply hung shapelessly. It was flat-out...

...Recently, Haley Epstein, a very close friend of the family, came home from her freshman year at college to speak at her...

...Clinical anxiety/depression is something you carry with you forever -- a daily struggle that is exhausting and can sometimes be paralyzing. I...

...I am called a "warrior" fairly often these days. I am not a warrior. People also call me "heroic," "strong," and even...

...I raised over $17,000 for lung cancer research with the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation in November 2018, during Lung Cancer...

...There is so much disparity between cancer groups. Of course, lung cancer is the most underfunded. But, when you think about the patient as...