Another Open Wound...I finished off my third bottle of spray wash on my last load of T-shirts and sheets. While they were finishing in the drier, I stood over my bathroom sink...reactionscomments
Treating the Many Shades of Rash...Over the course of nearly four years, I have learned to cope with a variety of skin conditions brought on by various treatments for my lung cancer. The rashes that...reactionscomments
This Heat and Humidity...I don't even live near the ocean. I live in Northeast Ohio one-quarter of a mile from the shores of Lake Erie and I cannot stand this humidity. How do...reactions3comments
Everyone Needs a Break...About a year after diagnosis, I sought out ways to get involved in the lung cancer community. First, it was locally by gathering a team of supporters and participating in...reactions2comments
Call to Action for All Advocates!...Lung Cancer Alliance recently brought hundreds of lung cancer patient advocates together to share our stories with our representatives and request increased lung cancer research funding and support for the...reactionscomments
Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo...Yolanda is founder of Spitfir Productions brand development catering small businesses. She holds many hats as an entrepreneur: Author, Fashion Editor, Production Product Developer, Stylist, and Branding Strategist. Yolanda is...
Dare We Say the "C" Word at the Same Time as Lung Cancer?...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, the chances that a late-stage lung cancer patient would live five years was merely 4%. In fact, the American Lung Association, even today...reactionscomments
Fear and the Reality Check -- Part Two...As discussed in the first part of this article, as a Stage IV lung cancer patient, it is difficult to escape the looming shadow of death, the constant reminders of...reactionscomments
Fear and the Reality Check...I don't want to die and I don't necessarily want to think about dying. But as a Stage IV lung cancer patient, the thoughts are inevitable, even after years of...reactionscomments
Cutting My Own Hair...I wasn't supposed to lose my hair. Not with this treatment, anyway. Maybe when I was on chemotherapy and everybody expected me to end up bald, but I showed them...reactions7comments
My Hope for My Children and Grandchildren...As lung cancer patients, we stare down death every day. Whether it is our own mortality or losing our cancer friends we make along the way of our journey. We face...reactions2comments
Why Am I Suddenly So Tired? Oh, Yeah, That Rash...Many people do not realize the importance of our skin, or the prominent role it plays in maintaining our overall health. As the body's largest organ, it deserves a little...reactionscomments
Colonoscopy and Opdivo...Last month I told you all about my CT scan showing that I had colitis. This is a known side effect from Opdivo. So....next stop is a Gastroenterologist and scheduling a colonoscopy. I...reactionscomments
Never Ever Give Up!!...Hi, I am so happy I found this page! In 2015 I had a heart attack. They scanned me to figure out where they were going to put a stent...reactions7comments
How to Save a Life...Health Union (LungCancer.net) brought their writers to their headquarters in Philadelphia. In one of the workshops, we were encouraged to write about a pleasant memory or experience. After writing mine...reactionscomments
3-D Printing and the Future of Lung Medicine...Most of the news on lung cancer research tends to focus on potential new drugs or procedures. We read a lot about advances in immunotherapy as the potential cure-all for...reactionscomments
If You Toss Enough Seeds, Maybe One Will Land on Fertile Ground...I am dumbfounded right now. I just finished writing a blog post that is highly critical of my Representative in Congress. I now have to retract what I wrote (it...reactionscomments
Smile...I wanted to share my story thus far with all of you. I was diagnosed with stage 3a inoperable nsclc on Good Friday of this year. What a pill to...reactions9comments
Staying Positive is a Goal, Not a Constant...When you come to these forums to read what others have to say about dealing with lung cancer on a day in and day out basis, you mostly find truth...reactions10comments