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...Do you have FCR...Fear of Cancer Recurrence? FCR has been defined as "fear, worry, or concern relating to the possibility that cancer will...

...My son, a smoker, once went in the VA hospital complaining of chest pains. They took him seriously, performed all manner of...

...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...

...Everyone on a lung cancer journey should consider taking another—more pleasant—journey. Take a journey where you determine the destination. Remember the catchy...

...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...

...This is often called the era of fake news due to the sheer volume of websites that spread faulty information, whether to...

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

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

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

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

...Sitting in the emergency department. Ebb and flow of patient care flowing around me. Dramas big and small. Doctors in hushed tones...

...When God passed out singing talents, He skipped right over me. I can't carry a tune no matter how hard I try...

...Sometimes dealing with insurance and healthcare companies just feels ridiculous. Take the following example, a true story culled from my experience. Filling...

...If the name had not been co-opted so many years ago by the MTV Networks as they ushered in a new age...

...As a writer, I have been dealing with deadlines most of my life. Some have been arbitrary, some have been self-imposed, others...