The Stigma of Lung Cancer Hurts Everybody!I'm not a smoker. Also my relatives, far or close, are not smokers either. So, from the day I got lung cancer, I felt that smoking is not my problem... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
CLOSED Disturbed Sleep Research OpportunityThis study is closed and no longer recruiting. Arizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research is to determine... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2020: Voices from the CommunityEach year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed in October. This year, October 10 will mark the day to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocates Engage, Learn at Scientific Conference (Part 2)Dusty shares reflections and reactions from lung cancer advocates who attended their first scientific conference on lung cancer targeted therapies. Read the first part of this series in Advocates Engage... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's A Very Mad WorldI've been quiet on here for some time now. Hopefully, I'm back for good. Yes, everyone is talking about the pandemic so much that I have simply stopped watching the... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Lung Cancer: How Informed Are We?When you are diagnosed with lung cancer, it can feel like you have been thrown into a new world of confusing terms and big decisions to make quickly. There are... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Really Involved In Clinical Trials?Since I was in lung cancer land, what I most often heard is "clinical trials save lives." Indeed, clinical trials are critical and inevitable to have the drugs proved by... By Christine Qiong Wu4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocates Engage, Learn at Scientific ConferenceLung cancer advocates are becoming more informed about and engaged with the research community. Several advocates were first-time attendees at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer’s Targeted... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer (Part 2)In early spring, Dusty attended the Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer Conference in Santa Monica, California, with several colleagues and fellow advocates. Read her takeaways in Understanding Targeted Therapies in... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Hope of Modern MedicineWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer and the doctor was awaiting my report from my additional molecular testing, I was overwhelmed at all the different avenues that my... By Ashley Rickles4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life...It Can Change Faster Than You ExpectLast night my friend Jessica and I were talking about my cancer. She couldn't understand how I was handling things so well. I told her the story my oncologist told me. When I... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Lung Cancer Patients’ Experiences on Marriages, Relationships, Dating and Sex (Part 4)Early this month I invited ladies from Norway, England, Singapore, USA, and Canada on a Zoom call to talk about their experiences with marriage, relationships, dating, and sex after lung... By Christine Qiong Wu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
More on Dating and CancerSince Josh and I broke up, I really got into painting. I couldn't do much because of COVID, and still can't, so I needed something to calm my mind. I have thoroughly... By Samantha Mixon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Reasons To Advocate For Lung CancerI am and have always been a very religious person. Growing up in the bible belt has instilled a sense of purpose for my life, regardless of what happens. But... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Demystifying Clinical TrialsNow that we are all living under the threat of COVID-19, clinical trials have become a topic of daily discussions for everyone. When will we have a vaccine? Why can’t... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Targeted Therapies Show Promise to Treat HER2-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerMany people who have non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) find that traditional therapies and medications can be an effective way to treat their cancer. However, people who test positive for... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of LungCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lung Cancer Patients’ Experiences on Marriages, Relationships, Dating and Sex (Part 3)Editor’s Note: This article discusses relationship abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Mantras of Lung CancerMany people with lung cancer have found that the journey gets easier when they find a quote, motto, or mantra they connect with. Repeating these words every day can bring... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments