Cooking on ChemoAfter 40 rounds of chemotherapy, I might not exactly be an expert on every aspect of treatment, but I do have a...reactionscomments
11 Years With Lung Cancer: Living With Cancer as a Chronic DiseaseLiving with lung cancer as a chronic disease is not something most people understand unless they’re walking through it themselves. For me...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk About Scans: What’s The Difference Between CT Scans And PET Scans?I’ve read a number of posts on online patient forums lately about scan frequency and types ordered. Many advanced lung cancer patients...reactions12comments
A Simple Guide to the Different Ways HER2 Shows Up on Your Lab ReportReading a lab report can feel like reading another language. If your non-small cell lung cancer report mentions HER2, you may see...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing: What You Need to KnowAs experts learn more about lung cancer, new diagnostic and biomarker testing options have arisen. Along with typical diagnostic and follow-up tests...reactionscomments
What Does EGFR+ Lung Cancer Mean?EGFR stands for epidermal growth factor receptor. EGFR is a protein that helps cells grow. However, a change (mutation) in the gene...reactions3comments
Compassion Fatigue: A Caregiver's FightBefore my husband’s fight with cancer, I never heard of compassion fatigue. Then again, I was never faced with being the caregiver...reactions8comments
Let's Talk About...ConstipationLung cancer survivors deal with all kinds of things. Emotions, decisions, side effects, and sometimes, the most dreaded word, constipation. Unless you...reactionscomments
HER2-Targeted Therapies for Non-Small Cell Lung CancerIf you have non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), your care team may test your tumor for changes in a gene called HER2...reactions1comment
The HER2 Advocate’s Toolkit: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Specific MutationLearning that your lung cancer has a HER2 change can bring up a lot of questions. HER2 (also called ERBB2) is a...reactionscomments
Do You Need HER2 Testing for Lung Cancer? Signs, Timing, and Next StepsAre you or a loved one wondering whether HER2 testing is right for your non-small cell lung cancer? Testing looks for changes...reactionscomments
Is Targeted Therapy Better Than Chemotherapy for HER2 Lung Cancer?If you've been diagnosed with HER2-mutant lung cancer, one of the first questions you may ask is: As a thoracic medical oncologist...reactionscomments
HER2 Lung Cancer Explained Simply: What Makes It Different?If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with HER2-positive lung cancer, you're probably asking a "simple" question: As a...reactionscomments
The Mental Toll of the HER2 Scan CycleLife revolves around scans and blood work. There is no other way to put it. I used to get scans every 6...reactionscomments
DeadlinesAs a writer, I have been dealing with deadlines most of my life. Some have been arbitrary, some have been self-imposed, others...reactionscomments
Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer With Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Sometimes called radiotherapy, radiation therapy can be an...reactions4comments
5 Things You Can Do Even if You Have No EnergyCancer treatments completely zap our energy. I get nivolumab treatments now and they do not leave me as exhausted as traditional chemo...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
What to Expect During a Lung Biopsy: My Personal JourneyFirst and foremost, I want to say that this was my journey for each of my lung biopsies. I am sure it...reactions9comments
Keto Diet and Lung CancerI’ve recently embarked on introducing a keto diet into my life. The word diet for cancer patients usually isn’t a good thing...reactions5comments
