Community Views: Lung Cancer Will Not Stop MeA cancer diagnosis alters your reality. Part of you is always aware of your cancer or fears its recurrence. It is that uneasy thought lingering in the back of your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: What I Wish People Knew About Lung CancerWhen you have lung cancer, your life can feel turned upside down. There are many questions to ask, choices to make, and people who want to talk with you. Sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Community Views: Appreciating the Ways Others Show Up For UsLung cancer treatment can be lifesaving, but it is also challenging. You may experience fatigue, discomfort, and nausea, among other symptoms. Lung cancer also brings a mixture of emotions –...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Connect With Other People In The Lung Cancer Community?Lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis for both men and women in the United States. Regardless, it can be challenging to find other people who understand your...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Community Experiences Managing NeuropathyPeople living with lung cancer can also experience peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage. Neuropathy can be painful with symptoms that feel like burning, tingling, and numbness. Neuropathy can be caused...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Giving A Face To Lung Cancer StigmaPeople living with lung cancer face many challenges, including stigma about the condition. They may encounter stigma from loved ones, strangers, and doctors. This stigma may cause many people to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Views: Learning About Biomarker TestingWhen people receive a lung cancer diagnosis, they enter a new world. That new world includes screenings, treatments, lifestyle changes, and unfamiliar terminology that can be confusing and overwhelming. As...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What You Knew About Lung Cancer Before Your DiagnosisYour world can change the moment you first hear the words “lung cancer.” As soon as you received the news, you may find out that what you knew about lung...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Cancer Additional Treatment ExperiencesUndergoing lung cancer treatment can feel like a tiring and demanding process. Just making the decision about which type of treatment is the best course of action can be overwhelming...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does Lung Cancer Stage Influence Palliative Care Decisions?Palliative care can be helpful for people at any stage and type of cancer. However, research shows there is a lack of awareness and understanding of the benefits of palliative...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Cancer Traditional Treatment ExperiencesUndergoing lung cancer treatment can feel like a long and sometimes challenging journey. There are many decisions along the way, including choosing the treatments that you and your doctor feel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Cost Influence Lung Cancer Management?The lung cancer treatment path can be long, bumpy, and expensive. The cost of diagnostic tests, scans, imaging, drugs, surgery, and more can quickly add up. People living with lung...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Ideal Care Package for Someone with Lung CancerMany times when someone has lung cancer we do not know exactly how to help. Friends and family often want to give something but do not know what. Likewise, sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Surprising Side Effects Of Lung CancerEach person’s journey with lung cancer is challenging, no matter what side effects they experience. Some side effects, like fatigue, affect nearly everyone undergoing treatment. Others are less common and...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Do You Need a Will? (Part 2)Read Part 1 of Dusty's article here. Having a last will and testament will give you peace of mind. It will also give peace of mind and clarity to the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Need a Will?In a word, yes. Virtually every adult needs a written will. How much more when someone is living with a lung cancer diagnosis? There are many reasons to have a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Long Will My Treatment Last?Among of the first things a newly diagnosed lung cancer patient wants to know is how long his or her treatment is supposed to last. This is a very legitimate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability DenialThough the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application. Luckily, receiving a denial does not mean that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
