Remembering Chris SabiaWe are saddened to share that contributor and member of the LungCancer.net team, Chris Sabia, passed away on July 14th, at the...reactionscomments
Beating the Heat - With a Hammer (Part 2)We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Advocates Go to WashingtonOften, after a person is diagnosed with lung cancer, they may feel as if they have lost some sense of control in...reactionscomments
The Road to Grateful, Not HatefulLet's play a game. We'll call it "Ever Heard This Cliché?" Okay...first one: "Every cloud has a silver lining." Number two: "If...reactions6comments
Dealing with Grief from the Loss of Online FriendsDuring the 12 years since my lung cancer diagnosis, I have met some truly amazing people. Lung cancer survivors, patients and advocates...reactionscomments
Beating the Heat - With a Hammer (Part 1)Growing up with hot and humid Midwestern summers, I loved the months between May and September. Sure, there were mosquitoes and my...reactionscomments
Should You Take That Trip of a Lifetime?Everyone on a lung cancer journey should consider taking another—more pleasant—journey. Take a journey where you determine the destination. Remember the catchy...reactions2comments
Using Twitter for Connection and Lung Cancer Information: A PrimerAre you looking for a website where you can find the latest news about lung cancer research and treatment? Would you like...reactions1comment
Flying On Chemo and Other Fun IdeasWe are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to...reactionscomments
Creating a Medical DiaryIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer, then you are already aware of all the tests, doctor’s...reactionscomments
Lobectomy: My StoryThis article was originally published on July 3, 2017 The first few days after a traditional thoracotomy lung removal can be scary...reactions7comments
The Meaning of NormalWe are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to...reactions2comments
Building a Support Network When You Are a Single Person with Lung Cancer: An Interview with Karen Loss (Part 2)Read Part 1 of Anita and Karen's discussion here. You are active online, notably with your “Trekking Through Cancerland” Facebook page. What...reactionscomments
Growl...When You Have To!This is one of those days that I just have the feeling that I just want to scream. I don’t have those...reactionscomments
Building a Support Network When You are a Single Person with Lung Cancer: An Interview with Karen LossIn a recent conversation with lung cancer patient and advocate Karen Loss, she remarked that there was little discussion on patient support...reactionscomments
Tips for Eating Right During Lung Cancer TreatmentThere is a lot to consider when going through lung cancer treatment, and sometimes healthy eating can go by the wayside. However...reactionscomments
Caring for the Caregiver: How to Support a Loved One with Lung CancerChronic lung diseases don’t just change the life of patients, but also that of friends and family. When someone is diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Days After First Chemotherapy - Reality and RealismsOf course, every patient is different and every medication is different, but below is my story of how the first few days...reactionscomments
What I've Learned on My Cancer JourneySo, what have I learned on my cancer journey, what I would like to see in the future, and what do patients...reactionscomments
Chemotherapy TipsChemotherapy is an often-essential cancer treatment, attacking cells that divide quickly and helping stop cancer's advance. But, what makes chemotherapy effective against cancer also can make...reactions4comments