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Religion and spirituality often become a topic of conversation when it relates to a stage IV lung cancer diagnosis. How many times have you been in someone’s prayers or added...

In October of 2010, I received my stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis. My prognosis then was 10-15 months which I began living in three-month increments. That's the time between each thoracic...

I recently attended an event for patients and caregivers at my cancer center in honor of November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month. While I was there, one of the thoracic...

I've been on my first-line treatment for stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer for over 6 years now. I have the positive EGFR mutation and this mutation made me eligible...

While way too many diagnoses of lung cancer are being made among non-smokers, many of those diagnosed with the disease are current smokers. Hearing the words, “You have lung cancer,”...

In the past several months, our lung cancer community has suffered some devastating blows. We have lost quite a few of our most energetic and exciting advocates. Even with all the...

As LCAM comes to an end I need to make a confession and apology. I firmly believe the destructive stigma associated with a diagnosis of lung cancer must be eliminated...

I recently had the opportunity to serve on a patient advisory board with a pharmaceutical company. There were 13 patients at the meeting and several representatives from the pharma industry...

I completed the five rounds of recommended radiation over the course of two weeks. My parents live in Atlanta near the hospital I use so I stayed with them for...

I recently listened to the West Wing Podcast, founded in 2016 by the oncologist Dr. Jack West, a lung cancer specialist. This podcast interviewed various oncologists, radiologist, and sergeants about...

Paula Payne of High Point, NC, has spent much of her life pursuing her passion for helping others live well. She now is dedicated to supporting cancer survivors. Read the...

Thanksgiving and Christmas are my most favorite times of the year. I love the gatherings, the cooking, the decorating, the shopping, the crisp air, the holiday candles, the Christmas music...

I recently read the following question (paraphrased): “I’ve been having some mental issues that are odd for me. I think it might be depression, but I don’t know. I feel...

Well, November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Now, what fanfare if any will we see? Will we have the color white adorned throughout like our cancer survivors of breast cancer?...

It's Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and I wish more people knew why the lung cancer stigma bothers so many of us. First, let me explain what the stigma means to...

I’ve never considered myself a particularly superstitious person. In my life B.C. (“Before Cancer”), I didn’t run when a black cat crossed my path or carefully step over cracks in...

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...

When I started the online group for patients by patients, I didn't realize how much it was in demand. So many people fighting this disease just need to feel as...

Paula Payne of High Point, NC, has spent much of her life pursuing her passion for helping others live well. She now is dedicated to supporting cancer survivors. Read Part...

We recently had a discussion on LungCancer.net’s Facebook page about ways to relax, despite our cancer diagnoses. There were many good ideas and I thought I would share some of...