Supporting Lung WarriorsWhen we learn of a loved one who has been diagnosed with lung cancer, we often don't know what to say, how to respond, what questions are appropriate, if any...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling HopelessBack in November of 2014, when I was diagnosed with stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer, I felt like there was no hope. I didn’t know much about lung cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Challenge Like No OtherIt may be fair to say when diagnosed with lung cancer, and as a smoker or former smoker, it may be expected to have some tall tale signs of future...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Decisions About My TreatmentsMy fellow lung cancer survivors have asked me if I make decisions on my treatment. I would say "yes and no", but my husband is also involved in making decisions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
To My New FriendsOver the last ten years I have prided myself in being as helpful as I can to those newly diagnosed. I have been called, texted, tagged etc. asking for me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living Fully After a Lung Cancer DiagnosisA lung cancer diagnosis can feel like a sentence, but for me, it became a wake-up call to live differently. Faced with the possibility of limited time, I chose to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
LungCancer.net Awareness Month: The Weight of ScanxietyNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness month and this year we are focusing on The Weight of Scanxiety. From waiting for test results to coping with uncertainty, scanxiety is a heavy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2024 GiveawayThe giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to give back to our community with something that brings a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience With ChemoI began chemotherapy on December 10, 2014, and it lasted for about a month. My oncologist said I was one of her most fit patients, as I tolerated chemo quite...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Becoming Your Own AdvocateNavigating a new diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing, not to mention time-consuming and occasionally frustrating. However, this is a vital step, especially after a new diagnosis. Don’t be afraid...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Had to Quit My JobIn 2011, I lost my job with the federal government where I had worked for the housing authority in a nearby city. Losing that job was a difficult period in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Celebrating My Cancerversary Like a BirthdayOctober 2024 marks seven years on the journey of my stage IV lung cancer with EGFR expression. In some ways, it doesn’t seem like it’s been seven years, but in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tardiness and Lung CancerSome conditions have a way of showing signs earlier on and ahead of an official diagnosis. Lung cancer can fall in this instance. However, it can be a bit complicated...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Through a Lung Cancer DiagnosisI often get asked by many people in the lung cancer community, especially the newer diagnosed, how I get through it. This year, I'll be celebrating my 10-year cancerversary. People...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Health Insurance DenialsI've heard so many stories about how health insurance would deny many in the lung cancer community. It was horrible to hear about this because being diagnosed with lung cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Mental Battle of CancerI have said many times that often the mental and emotional aspects of my cancer journey are the most difficult. Intrusive thoughts tend to consume me sometimes. I try to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hope and Lung CancerWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I really didn’t understand the true meaning of hope. Yes, we hear others saying, “There is hope, or be hopeful,” but honestly, many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making the Most of SummerSummer is my favorite season, and I look forward to summer every year. But once I started on Alectinib, being in the sun became challenging. Because of my treatment, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping With Life’s Obstacles While Battling Lung CancerEditor's Note: This article includes references to self-harm. If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage you to seek help from a mental health professional or a trusted...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Remembering Ivy ElkinsWe are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Health Leader Ivy Elkins passed away on June 23, 2024, at the age of 57. Ivy was diagnosed with lung...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments