FeaturedWaiting for biopsy. Is this likely cancer?Hello, I'm so glad this message board exists. My mom is about to turn 75. She smoked for about 25-30 years and quit in her early or mid-50s. She's had...reactions1replySymptoms
FeaturedHow long to plan for being out of workI wanted to introduce myself and ask a question. I do not have a formal diagnosis of lung cancer, but have atypical cells. I am going to have a PET...reactionsreplies
Active 2 days agoSmall cell lung cancer with Mets to the liverHello fighters! I read a lot of success stories here.. but from what I have read most all of them about small cell lung cancer has no liver mets. Just...reactions2repliesCoping
Active 2 days agoSegmentectomy vs. Lobectomy for Non-Small Cell DiagnosisI am a 63-year-old, healthy, non-smoking male who was diagnosed with lung cancer in June. I saw a highly recommended (including by other physicians) Thoracic Surgeon in my area who...reactions9repliesSurgeryTreatment
FeaturedActive 2 days agoJoin us in remembering Alisa Brenes In celebration of Alisa's life, her vibrant spirit, and her steadfast dedication to lung cancer advocacy, we invite you to share your cherished memories on our memory wall....reactions3repliesAdvocacyCopingAwareness
FeaturedActive 2 days agoBeating lung cancerTo make a long story short, I was diagnosed with stage 4 in December 2021. The cancer metastasized to digestive organs and especially my esophagus. The tumor was encroaching on...reactions51replies
Experiences with prophylactic cranial irradiation?Hello I am looking for your experience with radiation to the brain after you were treated with chemo and chest radiation for LS-SCLC. Just finished up chemo and radiation to...reactions6replies
PET Scan Results TomorrowI had my second PET scan done last Wednesday..so this Wednesday I see the oncologist and get the results..nerve wrecking..God’s helping me deal with this but my Brother hasn’t even...reactions14repliesTreatment
With this wicked coronavirus has anybody decided to take a hiatus from immunotherapy or chemotherapy?I have NSCLC and have been so worried and stressed for two weeks wondering if I should go to my next Keytruda visit. Decided I won't be going. I have...reactions4replies
Stopping treatmentHi, My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer back in June 2019. It has spread to his lymph nodes and to his adrenal glands. He has been receiving...reactions2replies
In Memory of JohnMy dear friend and cancer buddy I miss you so much. I loved our talks and all the laughs we shared. It has been two years but seems like yesterday...reactions2repliesMemory Wall
BreathingI am a fit person, 58, was cycling 250-300k's a week for years. Diagnosed with lung cancer and taking Iressa Gifitinib. It sems to be working so far. My breathing...reactions8repliesSymptomsTreatment