It’s OK to Ask for Help
Being a caregiver was the hardest job I never applied for. Like so many others, I was thrust into this position of responsibility and care without training, guidance or support. But I did it willingly...
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Not My Mom
Janet Hollands was originally diagnosed with lung cancer of two etiologies in August of 2011. She had a lobectomy, stereotactic radiation and chemotherapy. At that time her 15 yr old daughter wrote a...
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Tips for Lung Cancer Caregivers
Being a lung cancer caregiver is both a rewarding and challenging experience. Families and loved ones of lung cancer patients take on many roles during the lung cancer journey. It helps to know what to...
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I’ve been thinking a lot about Lori Hope lately. In case you didn’t have the pleasure of knowing her IRL or online, here is a link that will give you a little more information about who Lori was. Lori...
View ArticleSummer Camps for Kids Impacted by a Cancer Diagnosis
Traditionally “summer camp” is viewed as a carefree, fun and sometimes educational program for kids to take part in during their summer breaks. Lasting a few days to a few weeks, these programs can...
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Biking for My Brother
Even after 41 years in education Ron Kodish never stops trying to raise awareness and educate people. The 1972 graduate from Penn State has always led a healthy and active lifestyle. He teaches his...
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Cancer Just Sucks
Introducing a new series of blog posts. These young adults were asked, how did it feel to learn your young friend had been diagnosed with lung cancer? Written by Mindy Stutzman Kim got cancer. And...
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Becoming Personally Motivated
Introducing a new series of blog posts. These young adults were asked, how did it feel to learn your young friend had been diagnosed with lung cancer? Written by Avery Cook Kim is the first person I...
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I Plan on Keeping the Faith
by Arrin Crain I sat there in our first appointment with the oncologist, note pad in hand, writing down notes so we would know exactly what we were dealing with – Liver, bones, several spots in the...
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Being Present Now
Introducing a new series of blog posts. These young adults were asked, how did it feel to learn your young friend had been diagnosed with lung cancer? written by Alison Martin Denial is how I live...
View ArticleSometimes Love Is Not Enough
In the summer of 2008, my wife Susanne, started to cough. At first we did not think too much about it, but as the year continued, the cough did not go away and she began to have trouble breathing. In...
View ArticleBe a Healthier Caregiver
From Aoi Goto ”4 Steps to Be a Healthier Caregiver” Nutrition plays an important role in a caregiver’s life, not only to reduce the risk chronic disease, but to maintain optimal health, well-being,...
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Patients to Loved Ones: 15 Reasons Why at Times I Want to be Left Alone
Originally posted Wed, Jan 29,2014 by Brittany McNabb People with cancer often talk about how they need alone time. Some WhatNexters need time to cry, regroup, or process their journey. As a loved one...
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My Crazy Life
By Beth Smith As a 46-year-old with six children, my life is much the same as many others: Crazy! Two of my children are biological; two are stepchildren; and two are kinship foster children. Their...
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The Power of Saving Grace
by Robyn Hicks As Jonathan’s wife/partner/soulmate, I was completely shaken at the time of his diagnosis. At the mention of lung cancer, I had to leave the room. My father died of lung cancer when I...
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Where Did Everyone Go?
Where Did Everyone Go? When people disappear (physically or emotionally) after a cancer diagnosis. I have experienced being someone with cancer and being someone who cared for someone with a terminal...
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