Not About Me, Mostly
Recently, Mindy, who none of you regular readers know, died of lung cancer. She was my decades-long best friend's wife. And she was my friend too, going back almost 40 years
Recently, Mindy, who none of you regular readers know, died of lung cancer. She was my decades-long best friend's wife. And she was my friend too, going back almost 40 years
Say that three times quickly. Heck, say it one time slowly. And then welcome to my whirled: the world of cancer treatment and survival. A "whirled" in which, eight years and nearly
Last month I had the honor of giving a presentation for the International Association of the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) Cancer Care Team award at the World Conference on Lung
Four hours up north with moderate hassle first thing Thanksgiving—Thursday morning. Dinner and all the fixings with family and friends upon arrival, after a midday break
On September 17, Sarah Coleman and her husband Dan Ellis embarked on a sponsored walk from the top of Manhattan to the bottom. Sarah, who has Stage IV lung cancer with the ALK+
I was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer at the age of 29. Prior to the diagnosis, I led an active lifestyle and participated in several fun runs. With a regular dose of the sun
I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer of the right lung November 7, 2014, at the age of 53. I had a malignant pleural effusion (MPE) that was found after months of symptoms and
I feel like I’ve just won a trip to the Oscars and I’m headed to Hollywood. That’s what attending the International Association of the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) World Conference
Twice recently, in print, I have been asked the same question. Once on an evaluation of a previous doctor appointment, and within the last week, on a pre-registration form for an
I don't want to praise the Lord too much for providing me with such a trivial and mundane benefit but, I sure am grateful when my 112 pounds of cat litter arrives/is delivered to
Carla’s lung mass kept on developing resistance to the drugs she was on, but luckily she usually had no symptoms save for some coughing. There were occasional side effects like
In 2016 Rayna Pitko went to see her primary care physician. She was having pressure on her chest and was worried. At that office visit, her vitals were so concerning that her