Our Tribe...As a lung cancer patient, I have had my trials and tribulations. From surgery to radiation to chemotherapy and now immunotherapy. Endless blood tests, endless CT scans, PET scans and Brain MRI's. It...reactions2comments
My Lung Cancer Journey...My journey started in November 2012 when I had surgery for "severe diverticulitis." The surgeon wound up removing a small section of intestine that was twisted instead of removing the...reactions4comments
Take Time for Yourself...The holidays are here. You have lung cancer. I bluntly ask, do you ask yourself, "Is this my last holiday with my family?" It is 2018 and the answer is NOT NECESSARILY. The...reactionscomments
My son Michael John...My son Michael John 33 years old on October 29th 2018 was given the sad news of Colorectal cancer spread to his right lung and liver he is married no...reactions1comment
Staying Present...It can be a difficult task. Staying present means giving your full attention to what you are doing or experiencing at that exact moment. This includes all your thoughts and...reactions4comments
Transparency...*Transparency b : easily detected or seen through : obvious c : readily understood d : characterized by visibility or accessibility of information especially concerning business practices When you were...reactionscomments
There are Worse Things than Cancer...You must think I have lost my mind when I write that there are worse things than cancer. Most of us really haven't thought so since we or our loved...reactionscomments
Reflections on Thanksgiving Now vs. Then...When I was growing up, Thanksgiving was all about the food. I couldn’t wait for the day to come so that I could eat my fill of turkey, stuffing, sweet...reactionscomments
Ready or Not, the Holidays are Coming...Boy! I don't know how you feel about it, but for me, 2018 has sped by like a bullet. I cannot believe that we are about to begin the holiday...reactions5comments
Tips on peripheral neuropathy from chemo?...Hi, my dad has been doing Carboplatin chemo and seems like he is developing peripheral neuropathy from the chemo. Are there any tips on how to manage or prevent worsening...reactions1reply
The Power of Connection...If you have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, connecting with other lung cancer patients and survivors can have a great impact on helping you emotionally deal with your situation...reactions2comments
Couple Celebrates Gift of Life After a Stage IV Lung Cancer Diagnosis -- Part III...Part III -- The following article was written from an interview with Cindy Hall, whose husband Tommy Hall was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 2013. After enrolling in...reactionscomments
Couple Celebrates Gift of Life After a Stage IV Lung Cancer Diagnosis -- Part II...Part II -- The following article was written from an interview with Cindy Hall, whose husband Tommy Hall was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 2013. After enrolling in...reactionscomments
Couple Celebrates Gift of Life After a Stage IV Lung Cancer Diagnosis...The following article was written from an interview with Cindy Hall, whose husband Tommy Hall was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 2013. After enrolling in an immunotherapy clinical...reactionscomments
Getting Ready For Guests...The holidays are upon us but that is not the only time we entertain and are invited to multiple events. As lung cancer patients, we must be very careful about...reactions1comment
Taking the Bull by the Horns and Advocating for Yourself...I got a post from someone new to the lung cancer world today. I was struck by how much smarter she is than I was when I was first diagnosed...reactionscomments
Becoming an Advocate...Advocacy chose me. It seems I had no say about it when lung cancer entered my life. When diagnosed with my cancer I tried to hide. I did not want...reactionscomments
Celebrating My Friend’s 15 Year Lung Cancerversary!...I went to a party this past weekend. Not just a regular party, but a party to celebrate that my friend Terry Gillepsie is doing well 15 years after she...reactions3comments
failure before success...Mine is a success story but before success, I had to go through failures. I have cancer and it's been several years and I have tried several means to treat...reactionsrepliesTreatment
How long does pain last after surgery?...I am having pain in the front side of my chest. The surgery was done robotics. I think that my nerves are coming back and the nerve meds aren't working...reactions1reply
