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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...

On October 19, 2017 at the age of 36, I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer and life as I knew it was changed forever. I have non-small cell...

It is quite clear that when it involves lung disease, the move to make changes is a slow impact. Though there are organizations and policies put in place, it’s still...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and my fellow lung cancer brothers and sisters have been vigilant in spreading the news that anyone can get this cancer. We have poster information...

My “new normal,” a phrase often used in cancer circles to describe life in survivorship, completely took me by surprise when I exited treatment. It happened both times I experienced...

I didn't care if I talked to anyone except my friends and family after my initial diagnosis.  The oncologist just told me I have stage 4 lung cancer, which isn't...

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...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month -- you may see this abbreviated as LCAM. Coming right after the aggressive pinkness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, LCAM has gotten...

I didn’t know the limit of my endurance until now. When I was a young woman in China, I went through three major challenges: the entrance exam to get into...

Editor's Note: The following article talks about a suicide that occurred in the author’s family, which may be upsetting to some readers. If you or a loved one are experiencing...

Every one of us has been there. We’ve heard the words, “You have lung cancer.” And our world stopped. At least for a moment. And then, it began spinning, spinning...

As we grow up and become parents, friends, etc., we know life doesn't last forever. We don't know when it will happen, but it "happens to all of us." Well...

Waiting. When we are first diagnosed, doesn't it seem that all we do is wait? I was diagnosed almost six years ago but have reached a period in my treatment that...

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...

While looking for some old pictures I came across a book written by Rick Page, proclaimed Personal Trainer to 25,000 sales superstars. I'm not really sure where the book came...

When we are first diagnosed with lung cancer, it feels like our world has come collapsing down upon us. I guess in some ways, it has. The world we have...

I attended the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's 2019 World Conference on Lung Cancer (IASLC WCLC) last month in Barcelona, Spain with a Patient Advocate Travel Award...

I am excited about our organization’s upcoming Lung Cancer Awareness Month event. After nearly 10 years of operation, LiveLung is hosting its first ever Gala! I know most folks are...

Depression became a big deal for me once the shock of learning I had stage 4 lung cancer wore off. It was like a reaction when you find out you're pregnant...