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
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
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and SymptomsHi Everyone, My 66 year old mother was recently diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. She spent months fighting pneumonia and fatigue before finally getting a diagnosis. The cancer has...reactions6repliesSymptomsSleepSide Effects
New Here...Hi. 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 had to...reactions6repliesCopingMental HealthSide Effects