LungCancer.net

Latest headlines

By Dave Bjork - April 20, 2018

Lung cancer patients should be empowered to have a voice in selecting the oncologist or surgeon to lead their healthcare team. I spoke with an old friend today that just went through... READ MORE

Cancer and Relationships, From Bedrock to Quicksand

living

By Jeffrey Poehlmann - April 19, 2018

A cancer diagnosis can have an immediate impact on relationships, from the pull-back of friends to the embrace of strangers. And the effects of long-term treatment ultimately reach down every strand in... READ MORE

Let’s Talk About Clinical Trial Washouts

clinical

By Ivy Elkins - April 18, 2018

A friend of mine — a fellow EGFR lung cancer survivor — passed away this week. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon occurrence in the lung cancer community, but there is one... READ MORE

Read other recent LungCancer.net headlines

Questions & Answers

I was a smoker for 35 years – how often should I check?

1 Answer Submitted By camila - March 21, 2018

I was a smoker for 35 years I have not smoked for almost 2 years I got a CT and well my question is how often should I check?

What should one know about targeted therapy?

3 Answers Submitted By Editorial Team - February 26, 2018

When can I expect pain?

1 Answer Submitted By pffurr - January 24, 2018

I have four cancerous lesions in my left lung. My doctor and I have decided that, since I already have emphysema and IPF, that the option to do nothing is best for… READ MORE

Have a question you'd like to ask? Please take a moment to let us know!

View other questions or ask your own

Your Stories

My Cancer Journey

stories

By ttimpson - April 18, 2018

I was diagnosed with lung cancer in June 2016. Since the beginning of 2016, I had been treated for pneumonia on three different occasions. I just kept coughing! Finally, the doctor performed... READ MORE

A Cough That Would Not Quit

stories

By Julie Swedberg - March 13, 2018

Hello everyone! My name is Julie and my journey with cancer begin almost two years ago now. I was working full-time at a job I absolutely loved and I noticed I was... READ MORE

Second opinion

stories

By thebee - February 26, 2018

Live in small a town in TN. Love my primary. She heard loud heart murmurs and sent me to a cardiologist. After a ECHO and TEE (internal Echo) it showed a mass... READ MORE

Share your experiences and connect with others in the community. When were you diagnosed? Which symptoms do you experience most often? Do you have any tips to share with others? Please take a moment to share your story with us!

View other stories or share your story

Featured Poll

Featured Activity