We tell ourselves stories in order to live. ~Joan Didion
From the moment lung cancer is diagnosed, you are living with it forever. There are layers to peel away in order to understand what that means, to build a life. You do it one step at a time.
Saturday It takes a while to digest a day of doctors. Wednesday was that day for me this past week.
Sometimes my medical team reminds me of an ensemble of backup singers. On the daily stage of life, I’m the
March 3 2023 When last seen, your lung cancer patient was anticipating a visit with Dr. Lungs, hoping to understand
February 18, 2023 Happy President’s Day! Typically this is the weekend we head into the yard for the pre-spring chop
I. Checking In From BoringLand This past week and a half, lung cancer was my full-time job. Eye check, CT
My First Decision About NO Treatment I am, at heart, a big chicken. I hear a strange noise in the
January 12, 2023 I’m coming to you live from the annual How-quickly-can-you-meet-your-medical-deductible challenge. Since it’s also time for All The
We’re away for the holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you in 2023.
YES To James Joyce, Irish writer and literary giant, yes was the most positive word in the English language. In
Tuesday, Nov 29 2022 I am lying in a machine, on a sliding table at the outside edge of a
November 25, 2022 The day after Thanksgiving might be my favorite day of the year. There are rarely places anyone
November 18, 2022 “I’m in great physical shape. I’ve never touched a cigarette! How could I have lung cancer??” You
