Thought After Attending WCLC2022I attended IASLC/WCLC2022 from August 6th to 9th in Vienna, Austria. IASLC/WCLC stands for International Association for The Study of Lung Cancer/World Conference on Lung Cancer, which is the world's...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lung Cancer Experiences From Diagnosis to TreatmentWhile each person’s experience with lung cancer is unique, finding commonalities in our stories (such as a shared biomarker or treatment side effect) can be validating and powerful. Our 5th...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is EGFR+ Lung Cancer Hereditary?Epidermal growth factor receptor-positive (EGFR+) lung cancer is rare. It accounts for about 10 to 15 percent of lung cancers in the United States. There are several studies looking at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Don’t Wait for Milestones to Celebrate!I have written previously about how I believe it is important to celebrate milestones, both large and small, in life. Since being diagnosed with lung cancer, I have been a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Change is HardIt’s been a year now since my husband and I downsized, moving from our family house to a high-rise condo in a suburb of Chicago closer to downtown. Although I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Live The Moment Or Do You Plan?I’ve been asked if I live the moment or do I plan. Well, that’s kind of a hard question to answer because I actually do both, but for the most...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Rethinking Palliative Care for Advanced CancersPalliative care is also called supportive care or comfort care. Discussing palliative care before you need to can be worrying. This is especially true if you connect palliative care with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Different Experiences but the Same Reflections (Part 2)In the first part of the article, from the diverse experiences of the lady, who loved hiking and had a hiking accident, and myself, an advanced lung cancer patient, our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do Autoimmune Diseases Affect Cancer Risk?Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from things like infections, the flu, and even cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Different Experiences, Same Reflections (Part 1)One day, on the way to the cottage, I listened to an interview from the CBC radio station (in Canada) of a lady with a newly published book about her...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lung Cancer and The Financial FallI have been living with stage 4 lung cancer for almost 10 years now. Planning out my life 3-4 months at a time is a regular thing for me. Many...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Living with Lung CancerWhat is it like living with lung cancer? Well for me it can be hell on earth at times. I go to sleep and wake up every day knowing I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Well-Informed PatientA lung cancer diagnosis is a very big burden to bear. No one ever expects to be diagnosed with lung cancer and so most people are blindsided when being told...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Bucket ListI think my bucket list is quite long, so I better get started! Out of the 7 wonders of the world, I want to visit 5 of them. I would...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Having Distinct EmpathyBeing a member of support groups makes me realize the importance of empathy. Most cancer patients associate empathy with highly improved health upshots. Moreover, since diagnosis, I have gained the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Plants and My Journey of Lung CancerFor several years, I have had an odd feeling that the survival and prosperity of my plants seemed to go hand in hand with the recurrence or remission of my...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Losing Your Hair From ChemoWhen I started chemotherapy back in 2014, I knew the possibility of losing my hair. I was so worried about losing my long beautiful hair. On December 24 of 2014...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What is Cachexia?Many people living with cancer have concerns about the weight loss (or possibly even weight gain) that they experience. Sometimes, weight loss can be significant due to a syndrome called...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Using Your Energy WiselyCancer changes a person. I have learned along the way many things that have changed for the good and sometimes for the bad. It changes the way you look at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Disability PlatesIt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments