Cause: Lung Cancer

I have lung cancer. I had my follow up scan Monday and spoke with my doctor this morning. The cancer is slow growing, and there are some new spots. Fortunately, there is nothing outside of the lung. I will have another scan again in April to see where things stand. …

The power in my story is my faith in prayer. I had the best oncologists and radiation technicians. I also knew God had his hand in their decision for the amount of radiation I needed and the type and amount of chemotherapy I needed. Friends and family had prayer chains …

Few people want to hear the news that they have lung cancer. The startling statistics are that one out of every fourteen people will be diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their life. Not surprisingly, smoking plays a role in many cases of lung cancer and some people diagnosed with this disease think it’s too late to quit after they’re found to have cancer - but this isn't necessarily the case.

My name is Denise. When I was 53 years old, I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer of the right lung. It was November 7, 2014. I had a malignant pleural effusion (MPE) that was found after months of symptoms and doctors appointments. The fluid contained malignant cells—non-small cell …

My name is Vicki Oliva. I am 57-years-old and an 11-year survivor of breast cancer. Thankfully, due to regular mammograms, it was caught early, and I was able to have a lumpectomy and 7 weeks of radiation, plus 5 years on tamoxifen. Early detection is key for any cancer. Last …

I call my experience “My Unexpected Journey.” My writings of love, family and a cancer diagnosis. Sharing My Journey of Lung Cancer, Surgery and Chemotherapy. The good days and the bad. Taking a step back and looking at the big picture with the love of family and friends. In January …

My grandmother finished her last round of chemotherapy on my grandpa’s birthday, May 12, 2014. I can’t think of a better birthday gift she could have given to her husband of over 30 years. My grandma has lung cancer, and she is winning the fight. Her tumor is shrinking. The …

My story…where do I start. It starts with my mom, my hero, and my best friend and ends with her and my sister, my very bestest friend. Five years ago my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and what a trooper she was. She did chemo, radiation, and everything! I …

I have always been aware of cancer and the devastation it causes. Before I was even born cancer had taken my grandfather and uncle from me. Growing up I knew several cousins, aunts, and uncles who had also been inflicted. But it wasn’t until 1996 that cancer became a part …

Since 1999 I have been fighting cancer. The first round was breast cancer at the age of 42. It was invasive ductal, stage II A. My treatment was a mastectomy, chemo, and radiation. I fought like a girl without any issues until 2010. I had a slight cough that would …