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In the past few weeks, I have attended both the AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) annual meeting and the COA (Community Oncology Alliance) annual meeting -- no travel needed...

My 5th cancerversary was June 21 meaning I was diagnosed with lung cancer five years ago. I’m not the kind of person to celebrate a birthday or marriage anniversary, but...

Upon beginning my chemo tablet of Tagrisso, I developed a pesky skin rash. It was only on my chin, chest, and back. It was so strange and so annoying. It...

In February, I got to write about being able to be here to witness my daughter have her first boyfriend. Unfortunately, he has a rigorous football schedule and broke up with...

Are you living with a cancer diagnosis and struggling to sleep? Of course! Who can sleep when they know they have cancer? The disease course can also disrupt sleep, as...

On October 19, 2017, I heard the words, "You have cancer". I thought it was a death sentence, but I have learned that we treat lung cancer as a chronic...

Agent Orange (AO) was a mixture of herbicides used during the Vietnam War. From 1961 to 1971, the U.S. sprayed millions of gallons of AO and other “Rainbow Herbicides” in...

There’s not a day that passes that I don’t miss my mom, especially the way the world is today. I can say it is her spirit that follows me to...

As living creatures, we are biologically wired to thrive on routines. Have you ever heard of circadian rhythms? According to the NIH, "circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes...

In my view, we live in one of two worlds which consists of healthy people or cancer patients. Here, healthy people do not have serious or terminal diseases, and cancer...

Living with a chronic disease, like cancer, can sometimes make it difficult to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many workers are reluctant to speak to their employers...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023.  As a cherished member of LungCancer.net and a source of inspiration, Lisa generously...

Are you a supporter of medical marijuana? Are you on the fence about it? Or, are you dead set against it? If you are dead set against it, please keep an open...

James Petzing has been living with lung cancer since 2017. After everything he's been through first with his neck cancer and now his lung cancer, he is dedicated to telling...

James Petzing is a retired 59 year old professional poker player living in Las Vegas. Before retirement, he worked at a high-end steak and seafood restaurant and martini lounge in...

Summer means family and fun. There’s usually lots of food involved. Vacationing and a whole lot of sunshine. Many of us have to be careful when it comes to the...

Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you may be also wondering: What if my diagnosis...

There are several things that I wish medical oncologists would share with us before we receive treatment. These are not life and death issues but they do tend to contribute...

Learn more about lung cancer advocacy events in Be Informed: Roundup of Advocacy Meetings and Events (Winter and Spring). June 15-16 is when the G02 annual Lung Cancer Voices Summit...

Every gathering of lung cancer advocates is uniquely wonderful. It’s a time to meet fellow advocates perhaps for the first time after knowing them only through social media. It’s an...