Learning to Come to Terms With My Lung Cancer...To my mind we’re receiving the same treatment why shouldn’t we experience the same outcome?... By Denise Cutlip3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Encounter With Gamma Knife...Since the procedure does not involve a scalpel or open neurosurgery, my radiation oncologist said most patients return home the same day and resume full... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Did Not Lose My Hair But…....I have been lucky so far and have not lost my hair. I have however had changes to my hair and scalp.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not all EGFR Mutations Are the Same...It is important to ask your doctor the subtype of your EGFR mutation because not all medications work the same for all subtypes of mutations.... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Making it to My Daughter's Senior Year with Lung Cancer...In the beginning, I never thought I would have made it so far. But now, I am so excited. Of course, I'm sad, like any other regular mom. ... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stop Stealing My Friends...Then my hair began falling out. I loved my hair, regardless of how trivial it may sound.... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Secrets to Living with Lung Cancer...I bet some participants here have the same question. This is my response. Everyone is different. No one faces their diagnosis in the same way.... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
The Overwhelm of Multiple Doctors...My oncologist appointment was for only labs and my gynecologist was a follow-up. Both doctors took labs that day.... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Sam...Sam was diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLC in 2015 after being misdiagnosed with asthma and bronchitis.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Salt Baths and Other Stress-Relief Techniques...Keep the remainder in a jar to use in your next bath.... By Donna Fernandez4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Different Experiences, Same Reflections (Part 1)...I also had the same experience and asked the same question again and again: Why do we as cancer patients feel such gratitude despite such a fatal disease... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Strength to Carry On...Dying and the fear of dying was very loud in my ear. It wasn’t fair that my parents would have to bury their only child.... By Ashley Rickles5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The Trials of the Misdiagnosed...It's fair to say in no way, form, or fashion does anyone want to think they have lung cancer.... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Patient Becomes the Caregiver...I felt the air go out of my lungs and my sister's head dropped. All of my siblings and I sat with my mom as the doctor explained... By Patti Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
E-Cigarettes ... Are They the Right Choice for Kicking the Habit?...At the same time, Cancer Research UK published an article in December 2018 that says, According to the UK site, studies show that smokers who switch... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fresh Air: A Place for Lung Cancer Support...The name of the group is Lung Cancer Awareness - Fresh Air or just search for "Lung Cancer Fresh Air". ... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Losing a Fellow Warrior...I never got to say goodbye.... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Green Cleaning to Save Money and Help Weakened Immune Systems...So does the stainless steel spoon that he uses to stir in his Sweet n Low.... By Donna Fernandez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Smokers Blame Themselves for Their Disease...I know plenty of adults who say, "I smoke because I love to smoke."... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Linnea Olson Talks About Clinical Trials, Triage, Dating, Sex And Being A Writer (Part 1)...In your articles, you have frequently said “I want to live” and I believe that you mean it.... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments