Here For a ReasonI never used to believe that we are put in certain places at a specific time “FOR A REASON”. I truly believed...reactions18comments
How to Talk to Patients as a Volunteer?Before I became a volunteer to help lung cancer patients, I’ve spent several months in advocacy on Facebook. I was inspired by...reactions1comment
How Big Data Can Help You & the Lung Cancer Community: Part 3Peer Medical officially kicked off in 2016. However, the concept came to Spiegel about 10 years ago when he was a primary...reactions1comment
How Big Data Can Help You & the Lung Cancer Community: Part 2As with Uber and Waze, a robust repository depends on engagement from the lung cancer community. Without the engaged Waze users reporting...reactionscomments
How Big Data Can Help You & the Lung Cancer CommunityBefore they became successful, companies that deliver lifechanging services we now take for granted -- like Uber and Waze -- were simply...reactions1comment
Treatment Advancements Thanks to Biomarker TestingIf you’ve been recently diagnosed with lung cancer, talk to your oncologist about genetic testing, also known as molecular profiling or biomarker testing...reactions13comments
Don’t Ask. Do Tell.I recently attended an advocate conference where the speakers were discussing how to appropriately respond to insensitive questions. Attendees were from dozens...reactions4comments
Coming Soon! Dogs May Help Diagnose Your Lung Cancer!I have quite a few friends in the "dog world" who have gotten really involved in scent training. The dogs seem to...reactionscomments
A New Day, A New TreatmentHi -- My name is Jennifer and I have been on the immunotherapy Opdivo for 3 years and 10 months. During this...reactions5comments
What Should I Look for in an Oncologist?When I was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2013, my oncologist was recommended to me by another lung cancer patient and...reactions3comments
My Reason and PurposeWhen I was first diagnosed in 2012, I slipped into a deep depression. I tried the thought of silver linings, such as...reactionscomments
Is This Working Out?It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My Lung Cancer Advocacy in 2019It is unbelievable that 2019 has passed. This year is 4.5 years since I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I cannot help...reactions1comment
Newfound HopeHello. I am Ronda J. (Johnson) Beaty. I am a new contributor to LungCancer.net. I was diagnosed on January 11, 2017 with...reactions16comments
What are All of the Acronyms? Biomarker Testing and MutationsI remember my first oncology visit and remember the utter overwhelm that came upon me. This was a two-hour visit that seemed...reactions2comments
The Dentist DilemmaI experienced the dentist for the first time in over 7 years today. Yes, quite an embarrassing amount of time. I took...reactions10comments
Cancer Rocks My Boat One More TimeI’ve had what most would call an easy journey fighting lung cancer, especially compared to a lot of my friends. Only three...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewIn our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across...reactionscomments
Man (and Woman’s) Best FriendI read an article recently about how dogs can sniff out cancer, particularly lung cancer. According to this study, two beagles were...reactions1comment
Reclaiming a Life and Giving It New MeaningThe whole purpose of treatment is to extend life. We do not go through chemotherapy and radiation or surgery just to sit...reactionscomments
