What Have You Done Today That Made You Happy?I think that I am at a stage in this cancer journey that I am happy with. When I was diagnosed, I...reactionscomments
Two Minutes of Your Time Could Save Hundreds of Lives: Support Lung Cancer ResearchEditor's Note: The deadline to ask your representative to sign the "Dear Colleague" letter is April 26, 2022. The lung cancer advocacy...reactions1comment
Parenting and Lung CancerWhen people see me or pictures of me, they don't think, "That poor sick girl." They think, "Samantha, you can still work...reactions2comments
The History of Precision Medicine in Lung CancerAs recently as twenty years ago, everyone diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer was treated the same way — with chemotherapy. Immunotherapy, targeted...reactions1comment
Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted TherapyThe three main types of treatment that you can expect after receiving a lung cancer diagnosis include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy...reactions9comments
ALK Positive and Biomarker TestingWhen I was diagnosed my husband learned about biomarker testing while he was doing research online about lung cancer. So, when I...reactions1comment
Making the Most of Time Between ScansAll of us living with lung cancer, whether diagnosed at an early stage or later stage, have to deal with periodic scans...reactions1comment
When To Consider A 2nd Opinion (Part 2)Author’s Note: I have written about second opinions previously, but the issue continues to arise in my lung cancer circle of friends...reactions5comments
How A Lung Cancer Diagnosis Can Affect Your Child(ren)Being diagnosed with lung cancer is devastating to the person being diagnosed as well as to their spouses. But it is more...reactions2comments
Patients Must Make Decisions Together with DoctorsI was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic to the brain. I’m lucky that my medical team has been competent and stable for...reactions2comments
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
Becoming A Business Owner With Lung CancerSeven years ago, when I was diagnosed, I was very fit and was lifting heavy weights as a crossfitter. Never did I...reactionscomments
Why is it Hard to Talk about Lung Cancer?I have noticed that after almost eight years of being in the cancer world there will be times when the people you...reactions1comment
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
Hope: An Essential When Talking to Newly Diagnosed Cancer PatientsWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer six and a half years ago, it turned my life upside down. First, I was...reactions8comments
When To Consider A 2nd Opinion (Part 1)Author’s Note:I have written about second opinions previously, but the issue continues to arise in my lung cancer circle of friends. The...reactions4comments
Community Views: Lung Cancer Will Not Stop MeA cancer diagnosis alters your reality. Part of you is always aware of your cancer or fears its recurrence. It is that...reactionscomments
Alternative, Complementary and/or Natural TherapiesI was getting my photo taken for an article that was being written about my lung cancer story and the photographer asked...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: SamLungCancer.net is dedicated to highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with lung cancer. Sam was diagnosed with stage 4...reactionscomments
Cancer and Cooking Recipe Series: Sugar-Free DessertsSometimes on a cancer journey we often want a sweet treat, but might feel guilty about it. There’s so much out there...reactions1comment
