Finding Credible Health Information OnlineThere’s a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is at every... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take Your Best Guess: Lung Cancer In America StatisticsEvery year LungCancer.net asks the community to share their experiences living with lung cancer in our annual Lung Cancer In America survey. While everyone's journey with lung cancer is unique... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Practical Tips for Overcoming ChemobrainIf you are experiencing chemobrain, fortunately, there are steps to take to better utilize your brainpower after a cancer diagnosis and/or treatment. Dr. Karen Pollard, the founder of Brain Power... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Breaking Down The Results From LUNGevity’s ScorecardIn its Lung Cancer Scorecard, LUNGevity Foundation grades each state on its access to care and lung cancer statistics. Based on their analysis, over half of the states receive a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding A PurposeI've been living with lung cancer for nearly 7 years. There have been so many ups and downs since this nightmare began. I've cried and laughed, loved and lost. I know this is... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 cancer, and prostate cancer combined. Canada is in... By Christine Qiong Wu5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Journey and the OncologistI think sometimes that I take my oncologist for granted. He’s been an angel to me since day one. He often says he’s wasting my time, but unfortunately, I still... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
End of Life OptionsI attended the Midwest Lung Cancer Summit in Minneapolis MN sponsored by A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation where they had a session of planning for end of life. While... By Julie Swedberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My LobectomyI had an upper right lobectomy just a little over a week ago. I really don’t detect much difference in terms of my breathing ability, even though I have now... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Call to Action! Need for Advocacy at Cancer Center Resource RoomsWhen I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, I wanted to learn as much as I could about my disease. I was informed about the resource center at the Comprehensive... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How To Practice Safe Medication DisposalToday more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be stolen and misused, look like candy to a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hair Loss, Hats and WigsI see a lot of folks these days receiving treatment for lung cancer and they do not lose their hair. That’s wonderful! But, of course, a lot of folks are... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
FreedomNovember is lung cancer awareness month and this past November marked 7 years since diagnosis. I would love to say that the worst part was everything I've had to go... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When, What & Why of Medicare Open EnrollmentNavigating the nuances of health insurance while also managing lung cancer can be a lot to juggle. In order to simplify the information, outlined below is the when, what and... By Lora Rhodes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing for SurgeryAs a stage IV lung cancer patient, I never thought surgery would be an option for me. In addition to my primary tumor in the right upper lobe of my... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Keto Diet and Lung CancerI’ve recently embarked on introducing a keto diet into my life. The word diet for cancer patients usually isn’t a good thing as most do not have an appetite and... By Ashley Rickles4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments