Glutaraldehyde exposure Worked medical over thirty five years, Cidex exposure without proper ventilation daily for years. Diagnosed with lung cancer after incidental finding on MRI for MS symptoms. Prior intermittent smoker as...reactions1replyAwareness
Handling StigmasHow do you move through people who think lung cancer happened only because of smoking? Do you confront and set the record straight? Tips: -Encourage them to see the stats...reactions40repliesCopingAwarenessStigma/Judgment
New to this groupHi. Dx'd with non small cell lung cancer 10/20. Almost to the 5 year clean mark. But had a hiccup. Found a tumor pushing on the brain and he it...reactions7repliesCopingMental Health
FeaturedBeating 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...reactions50replies
What questions do you have?Whether you're newly diagnosed or have lingering questions, we want to know: What would you like to know about living with lung cancer?...reactions6repliesTips & Advice
Had an X-ray I have fluid around my lungI had trouble breathing at times. Thought it was COPD. Went in for a chest X-ray I have fluid around my lung...reactions1replyScans & Scanxiety
Severe pain 11 months after radiation Was diagnosed with lung cancer right upper lobe May of 2023. I can only have radiation because they wouldn't do a biopsy on my lungs cuz I have severe COPD...reactions1reply
scheduled for a lobectomy in 2 weeksHello, Mine has been caught early. I was just diagnosed with Stage 1 adenocarcinoma and am scheduled to have a lobectomy in 2 weeks. My questions are: should I insist...reactions14repliesEarly StageNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Que esperar despues de la cirugia?I had surgery in January 2025 for type 1 cancer by laser. The doctor was very positive and advised me that after the surgery everything would be fine, but after...reactions11repliesEarly StageSide EffectsSymptoms
Quite a ride. So I was diagnosed in November of 23. The crazy thing is, I was seeing my personal physician for prescription refilled. She had warned me about taking these tests as...reactions1reply