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
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
Remembering Lisa MoranWe are profoundly heartbroken to share that Patient Leader, Lisa Moran, passed away on June 6, 2023. She was 52 years old...reactionscomments
My Experience With PainPain comes in many forms when it comes to cancer. It can be physical pain but also emotional. We each experience pain...reactionscomments
How I Share My StoryA lung cancer diagnosis is often unexpected. To be blunt, it's frightening. When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, my sister called...reactions1comment
Navigating the Holiday SeasonThe holiday season doesn’t always find us full of good cheer and warmth. Many are grieving the loss of loved ones and...reactions2comments
Must Know Information for Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer PatientsWhen I was first diagnosed, understanding the terminology was like learning a foreign language. Bronchoscopy. Fine Needle Aspiration. Pulmonologist. PET scan. CAT...reactions7comments
When You Live LongerEditor's Note: This article contains sensitive content related to alcoholism, which may be distressing for some readers. It is a blessing to...reactions12comments
A Journey of Joy From September to DecemberSeptember 1 to December 31 is filled with hay rides, pumpkins, spooky delights, Thanksgiving, snowy landscapes, and the enchantment of Christmas trees...reactions2comments
Reflecting on Smoking and Lung CancerSince I have had lung cancer, I, with other lung cancer patients and caregivers, have been shouting out that smoking can cause...reactions18comments
