Living

For the lung cancer patient, diagnosis literally changes everything.  For most, we have several decades of life behind us by this point and we are well established in our families...

How many of us have gone through life without little physical aches and pains along the way? Maybe we've awoken with a headache, or perhaps our knee grew painful over...

First and foremost, I want to say that this was my journey for each of my lung biopsies. I am sure it is different at each hospital, health care setting...

A cancer diagnosis is likely to spark quite a lot of nutritional and lifestyle advice, solicited or not, and mostly from non-medical and non-academic sources. As a patient, you should...

We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. It...

It's funny how life moves so fast, yet when you are diagnosed with a disease as devastating as lung cancer, it seems the world stops initially. Before I was diagnosed...

We are saddened to share that contributor and member of the LungCancer.net team, Chris Sabia, passed away on July 14th, at the age of 39. Chris was one of the...

We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed.Check out...

Often, after a person is diagnosed with lung cancer, they may feel as if they have lost some sense of control in their life. After all, before cancer, they may...

Let's play a game.  We'll call it "Ever Heard This Cliché?" Okay...first one: "Every cloud has a silver lining."  Number two: "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade."  Number three:...

During the 12 years since my lung cancer diagnosis, I have met some truly amazing people. Lung cancer survivors, patients and advocates have an immediate special bond. It may be...

Growing up with hot and humid Midwestern summers, I loved the months between May and September. Sure, there were mosquitoes and my family eschewed air conditioning, but I was lucky...

Everyone on a lung cancer journey should consider taking another—more pleasant—journey. Take a journey where you determine the destination. Remember the catchy jingle from the 1970s, “You deserve a break...

Are you looking for a website where you can find the latest news about lung cancer research and treatment? Would you like to be able to engage with some of...

We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. My...

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer, then you are already aware of all the tests, doctor’s visits, therapy visits, etc. The amount of paperwork...

The first few days after a traditional thoracotomy lung removal can be scary, difficult and affect your mind, body, and spirit. I won't lie to you. For me, it was...

We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. I...

Read Part 1 of Anita and Karen's discussion here. You are active online, notably with your “Trekking Through Cancerland” Facebook page. What role does advocacy play in your life? As...

This is one of those days that I just have the feeling that I just want to scream.  I don’t have those days often, but today is a zinger. I...