Cancer Advocacy Through Videos...I have had lung cancer for eight years. One thing that puzzled me is how few people who were not affected by...reactionscomments
My Five-Year Cancer Patient Advocacy Journey: Part 1...I have been an advanced lung cancer patient for eight years. Five years ago, I started my cancer advocacy. At the time...reactionscomments
Unforgettable Friendships with Lung Cancer Patients...For so many years, all the people I interacted with had some working relationship with me. I didn't have personal friends, and...reactions12comments
My 8th Year Cancerversary...I had my 8th-year cancerversary this past June, and it was a significant milestone. For the past five years that my lung...reactions11comments
Metaphors for Cancer Patients...Research has shown that metaphors can be helpful resources for talking and thinking about the experience of cancer. However, different metaphors suit...reactions6comments
Lung Biopsy: My Experience...First and foremost, I want to say that this was my journey for each of my lung biopsies. I am sure it...reactions9comments
Lobectomy: My Story...This article was originally published on July 3, 2017 The first few days after a traditional thoracotomy lung removal can be scary...reactions7comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2021...Myth: Lung cancer has a poor prognosis. Fact: The prognosis, or forecast of the disease, is unique to every person with lung...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Elevating the Stories of Lung Cancer...November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM). This month we are celebrating lung cancer awareness, and our continued community mission by elevating...reactionscomments
Honoring My Mother...Death is a part of life. No matter what, it’s never easy to deal with the loss of a loved one. Especially...reactions1comment
Fear or Survivor’s Guilt?...In the last 7 ½ years I’ve met so many wonderful lung cancer survivors and lost many along the way. Many of...reactions2comments
Family Bonds...Not too long ago, my half-sister Laura, my niece Ana, and my great-niece came to visit me and my family from Monterrey...reactionscomments
Coping With Life’s Obstacles While Battling Lung Cancer...Editor's Note: This article includes references to self-harm. If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage you to seek help...reactions2comments
Life Changes After Diagnosis...When I was diagnosed eight years ago, I never thought I would go through some life changes, but thank goodness I got...reactionscomments
Chemo Angels...Have you ever heard about Chemo Angels or Angel Mail? Chemo Angels are a wonderful group of people who simply want to be Angels...reactionscomments
The Hardest Part...I was fortunate enough to celebrate living with lung cancer for ten years this past April. Even though I am so far...reactions3comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
Chemo Aged Me Early...We all want to stay young as long as possible. The youth culture is practically shoved down our throats through our media...reactions15comments
Our Lung Cancer Tribe...Pre-cancer, I had friends, family, and loved ones that cared about me and I was content with that. After my lung cancer...reactions2comments
Your Voice Matters...Lung cancer carries with it the connotation that the patient brought it upon his or herself. Virtually the first question many of...reactionscomments