HesitancyHave you found yourself more hesitant to share changes you've noticed in treatment for fear it may give yet another red flag with your diagnoses?...reactionsrepliesCopingDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Small cell lung cancer I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in July, 2021. Was a previous smoker (quit when diagnosed) but no scans for 3 years. I asked for a scan, which...reactions21repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Nerve pain from tumorI recently found out I have stage 3 lung cancer with an 8.7 centimeter tumor sitting on my chest smashing my nerves & main artery to my heart. I start...reactions2repliesCoping
Carcinoid I had 2 lung nodules that have been watched for 10 years. They were growing slowly. A pet scan came back that the nodules were suspicious for malignancy. I had...reactions3repliesCopingTips & Advice
Stage 3 small cellHas anybody had the treatment ciplatin and epotiside for stage 3 small cell...reactions9repliesCopingEarly StageNewly Diagnosed
Advice needed for unique diagnosis Dear Community Members, I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to you today seeking advice and support as I navigate a difficult health situation. Recently, I...reactions4repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
My cancerMy story started in February. I went to urgent care because I was throwing up, they did a CT scan and there I found out I had lung cancer. I...reactions5repliesTreatmentCopingAwareness
Re-examineHow have you taken charge of re-examining care? Sometimes many patients are not lucky on the first bout in getting a team that checks off on positive energy and respectful...reactionsrepliesAdvocacyCopingSupport
RefocusHow have you moved forward in combining your lung cancer diagnosis while living your life as positively as you can? Have you learned to refocus your efforts on the present?...reactionsrepliesNewly DiagnosedAwarenessCoping
CopingHi- I was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma after an incidental finding of a 2.3 cm in my lower left lung on September 19th. I had a lobectomy on October 5th and...reactions13repliesCoping