(Closed) Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Changing Cancer Centers, Again!Starting in January, I will be changing cancer centers for the second time since my diagnosis with stage IV lung cancer. My amazing oncologist, Dr. Jyoti Patel, was at Northwestern...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Do I Know If My Sadness Is Depression?As a social worker in a cancer center, I often have people say to me, “Of course I’m depressed, I have cancer.” My response to that is usually something like...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Early Palliative Care Linked to Increased Survival for Lung Cancer PatientsPalliative care may lead to longer survival times for people with lung cancer, a new study has found. The study looked at the medical records of more than 23,000 people...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments