Living

If you’ve been recently diagnosed with lung cancer, talk to your oncologist about genetic testing, also known as molecular profiling or biomarker testing of your tumor. You want this done before...

I recently attended an advocate conference where the speakers were discussing how to appropriately respond to insensitive questions. Attendees were from dozens of disease types, with six of us attendees...

I have quite a few friends in the "dog world" who have gotten really involved in scent training. The dogs seem to really enjoy the sport and the owners love...

Hi -- My name is Jennifer and I have been on the immunotherapy Opdivo for 3 years and 10 months. During this entire time, my tumors have remained stable. STABLE. My...

When I was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2013, my oncologist was recommended to me by another lung cancer patient and advocate. At our first meeting, I really liked...

When I was first diagnosed in 2012, I slipped into a deep depression. I tried the thought of silver linings, such as no more dentist visits and no more unending...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023.  As a cherished member of LungCancer.net and a source of inspiration, Lisa generously...

It is unbelievable that 2019 has passed. This year is 4.5 years since I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I cannot help reflecting on my lung cancer advocacy in 2019...

Hello. I am Ronda J. (Johnson) Beaty. I am a new contributor to LungCancer.net. I was diagnosed on January 11, 2017 with NSCLC, adenocarcinoma, KRAS mutation. I have been on...

I remember my first oncology visit and remember the utter overwhelm that came upon me. This was a two-hour visit that seemed like 5 minutes. I found myself asking the...

I experienced the dentist for the first time in over 7 years today. Yes, quite an embarrassing amount of time. I took my daughter this morning. I decided to make...

I’ve had what most would call an easy journey fighting lung cancer, especially compared to a lot of my friends. Only three times in 6-1/2 years has my boat been...

In our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across the board, from survivor to metavivor to “just...

Stigmas, misunderstandings, bias - these are all difficult things that the LungCancer.net community has given a voice to. Living with lung cancer is so much more. We hope to continue...

I read an article recently about how dogs can sniff out cancer, particularly lung cancer. According to this study, two beagles were able to identify non-small cell lung cancer in...

The whole purpose of treatment is to extend life. We do not go through chemotherapy and radiation or surgery just to sit at home in front of the tv waiting...

Traveling with lung cancer is not the easiest feat in the world. I recently attended a lung cancer conference for 3 days. I have 3 animals that are very needy...

November, which was the Lung Cancer Awareness Month worldwide, has passed. I always thought that I have to do something special for November. Fundraising is not my favorite. I used...

The busy holiday season is in full force and so is cold and flu season. Spending more time in the public with shopping and parties can make us more susceptible...

Well, November has been quite an eventful month for me. Not necessarily all bad. During this month, I have been on 30 mg of Prednisone all month. Each month when I reduce...