The Importance of Stepping Back: Preserving Mental Health in Long-Term Lung Cancer SurvivorsReceiving a lung cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event that can have lasting effects on one's mental health. After years of actively...reactions2comments
This or That: Lung Cancer and Self-IdentityBecause of the uniqueness of each person with lung cancer, the effects of lung cancer will also be different for each person...reactionscomments
Staying ZenIt’s not easy to not think and stress about your current situation, but there is something in how you mark your territory...reactions3comments
Unwinding For HealingI have controlled lung cancer. For more than a year since my 2019 diagnosis, I have realized there is a great need...reactions5comments
Singing Is Good for Lung Cancer Patients' Mental HealthI have heard that people love to sing, even if they can't sing melodiously. It's believed that singing is good for self-care...reactions1comment
The Anxiety of Something NewIn a few days, I will have some blood drawn for a liquid biopsy. After 40 rounds of chemotherapy, my oncologist and...reactions4comments
Brace Yourself...New Symptoms, New Growth, New FearsHi folks. I hope you are all well and finding joy in every day. There are days that are easier for me...reactions12comments
Community Views: The First Signs of Lung CancerLung cancer can be tricky to diagnose. Few symptoms indicate a problem. As a result, lung cancer often goes undiagnosed until later...reactions4comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Self-AdvocacyReceiving a diagnosis of lung cancer can be incredibly overwhelming, as it brings an increased level of fear and uncertainty. However, during...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Self-AdvocacyWe asked our advocates, "What does self-advocacy mean to you?" and here is what they had to say. Lalaine: "Self-advocacy for me...reactions4comments
Reflecting on My Cancer Journey of 2023As we said goodbye to 2023, I find myself reflecting on the incredible cancer journey last year. I feel the urge for...reactionscomments
Update on Dating With Lung CancerEveryone knows dating with cancer is hard, especially when you have children at home. I swear I've kissed enough frogs to be...reactions1comment
Tactics to PersevereIt’s fair to say the courage and strength that is required to face lung cancer can be daunting. The way this cancer...reactionscomments
The Financial Burden of Lung CancerI have recently moved and I've found that I can't even pay my medical bills with my whole Social Security check. Since moving here...reactionscomments
Scans After the HolidaysAs the holiday season concludes, many of us find ourselves amidst the post-celebration calm, reflecting on the joys of family, relaxation, and...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer and Your Mental HealthBeing diagnosed with lung cancer puts a severe mental strain on us on top of other issues going on with us. I...reactions3comments
Pressing On Day To DayMy lung cancer treatment has let me live longer than I expected. Nevertheless, one thing that I have to cope with is...reactionscomments
The Importance of Staying Active: The Effects of Travel on the Mind for Lung Cancer PatientsWhen faced with a lung cancer diagnosis, it is crucial to prioritize both physical and mental well-being. While the physical limitations imposed...reactions5comments
Journaling and Lung CancerI remember people telling me to journal after my diagnosis. They said it helps you get your feelings out and is good...reactionscomments
A Decade with Lung Cancer: Reflecting on Life's Twists and TurnsIn April 2014, my life took an unexpected turn when I received a lung cancer diagnosis. As I approach my ten-year cancer...reactions3comments
