The Power and Impact of The Patient PerspectiveI had the chance to sit at one of the annual Zoom meetings where an oncologist encouraged patients living with lung cancer...reactions8comments
Racial Differences in Lung CancerCancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might...reactionscomments
Touching Hearts Before, During and After my Dr. Phil AppearanceAfter a couple of days of doing some sightseeing and resting, the big day arrived! Oh my goodness, I was super excited...reactionscomments
My Time with Dr. Phil: Before the ShowIt was probably the summer of 2016 when I received an email from Pfizer’s PR team. They had asked me if I...reactions5comments
Understanding Your Pathology ReportGetting a lung cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising, especially when it comes along with a confusing pathology report. The words...reactionscomments
Effect of Depression on Inflammation and Lung Cancer Survival RateExperts know that both lung cancer and depression are linked to changes and inflammation in the immune system. In a 2023 study...reactions5comments
My Cancer Journey Through The Beatles Song TitlesThe Beatles were a popular rock band formed in the 1960s. Their songs have lived on until now. My children and my...reactions1comment
Your Personal Lung Cancer Appointment GuideWhether you are newly diagnosed or have been going through treatment for some time, keeping track of all the information given to...reactions1comment
Health Insurance Can Be a Major Challenge After a Lung Cancer DiagnosisAnyone diagnosed with lung cancer knows the importance of having insurance. Many families are devastated by the overwhelming costs of treatment for...reactionscomments
Never Been NED, but There's Still TomorrowDo you ever think back to your childhood? About the things you learned, the conversations you were a part of, the ones...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer and FitnessJust because you have lung cancer and are in treatment, that doesn't exempt you from exercising. In fact, exercise may just be...reactions2comments
Cancer Rocks My Boat One More TimeI’ve had what most would call an easy journey fighting lung cancer, especially compared to a lot of my friends. Only three...reactionscomments
10 Tips to Making the Best of SummerSummer means family and fun. There’s usually lots of food involved. Vacationing and a whole lot of sunshine. Many of us have...reactionscomments
Importance of Biomarker Testing After a Lung Cancer DiagnosisIn the US, lung cancer is responsible for 29 percent of cancer deaths which is more than deaths from breast cancer, colon...reactionscomments
Saying GoodbyeA remarkable man died recently. He was a liberal when he was young then converted to conservatism. You may have read his...reactions1comment
Remembering Don StranathanWe are incredibly saddened to share that former LungCancer.net team member and lung cancer advocate Don Stranathan passed away on February 1...reactions3comments
Planning My Summer VacationIf you are planning a vacation this summer there are a few things to keep in mind, especially if you are going...reactionscomments
Managing Stress with MindfulnessHave you heard of mindfulness? It seems to be "the" thing these days, with good reason. It has been scientifically proven to...reactionscomments
What is Thoracentesis Really Like?Your provider may have told you that you need a thoracentesis and you are probably wondering what thoracentesis is, why you need...reactionscomments
It's Important ... Get Biomarker TestedI recently had the opportunity to serve on a patient advisory board with a pharmaceutical company. There were 13 patients at the...reactions4comments
