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On July 1, 2020, at the age of 33 years old, I was diagnosed with stage IV Adenocarcinoma. I had some mild symptoms before my diagnosis, but they could all be explained away
On July 1, 2020, at the age of 33 years old, I was diagnosed with stage IV Adenocarcinoma. I had some mild symptoms before my diagnosis, but they could all be explained away
It ’s a strange feeling, becoming THE mom in the “I know a young mom with two kids who got lung cancer at 37 years old” type of stories. It ’s an urban legend, but it’s also my
It took my doctors 9 months to diagnose me with lung cancer. It started in August 2018. I was coughing, having trouble breathing, and rapidly losing weight. They tried everything
Years ago, I got a tattoo on my foot that says “Never say never.” The “V’s” are ribbons: one ribbon is pink for breast cancer, for the many friends I supported who faced the
When I first started chemotherapy to treat my lung cancer, my doctor insisted I would not lose my hair. She told me I might have other side effects, such as nausea, fatigue, and
In 2015, we received the most shocking news of our lives: our vibrant mother - a deacon’s wife, piano player at church, 30-year state employee, tireless caretaker and laundry
Some lung cancer treatments can result in side effects that are emotionally difficult to manage, such as hair loss. It is completely normal to feel upset about losing your hair. A
We’ve all heard the phrase “food is medicine,” but what does that really mean? In honor of National Nutrition Month this March, we are here to highlight why nutrition is a critical
It’s shocking how many people with lung cancer go through the same struggles I did to get diagnosed. Whether you have symptoms or not, it can take a long time to arrive at a lung
Rose Vining was initially diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011; she had two recurrences in the 5 years after her diagnosis. Over the years, she had several treatments, including two
Some people will say that you could die any day, and being diagnosed with a terminal disease like lung cancer doesn’t change that fact. However, people don’t get in their car
I was diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma right before the COVID-19 pandemic in February 2020. Prior to my diagnosis, I slipped while walking the dog and thought I pulled a