*March 2025* By
My diagnosis has driven me to value my time and opportunity more. On top of that, I need to find the happier side while facing lung cancer. I am thankful that my tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) prolongs my life. With a longer life, I can creatively write my lung cancer articles.
Where I find happiness
There is an endless list of things I would like to do while I am able and strong, things that give me happiness.
Last year, flying to Rome and being on a plane for about nine hours made me worry a bit. Thankfully, my travel was wonderful. The long walks from one gate to the other was exhausting. However, walking at my own pace helped for sure. Just recently, I got back from Japan. Who would have thought that I could survive a 13-hour flight to Asia, but I did it! As long as I stayed hydrated, walked and stood for a bit, and ate the food served, I was fine. I am looking forward to seeing other parts of the world for as long as I can. Read more.
