Pressing On Day To DayMy lung cancer treatment has let me live longer than I expected. Nevertheless, one thing that I have to cope with is the negative effects that the treatment has on... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bone Pain and Lung CancerMany kinds of cancer can metastasize (spread to other parts of the body). These new cancer sites are called metastases. Depending on the type of cancer, metastases can be far... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Experience With PainPain comes in many forms when it comes to cancer. It can be physical pain but also emotional. We each experience pain differently, and just like our journeys with cancer... By Diane Spry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sickness and GraceBeing diagnosed with lung cancer can be a roundabout feeling. The questions of what I could have done differently and questioning following the playbook only to be diagnosed regardless. As... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Five-Year Cancer Patient Advocacy Journey: Part 1I have been an advanced lung cancer patient for eight years. Five years ago, I started my cancer advocacy. At the time, I had no idea what to do. I... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Remembering Lisa MoranWe are profoundly heartbroken to share that Patient Leader, Lisa Moran, passed away on June 6, 2023. She was 52 years old. She was diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell... By MistyRoussa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Changes After DiagnosisWhen I was diagnosed eight years ago, I never thought I would go through some life changes, but thank goodness I got to experience them. Some were good, and some... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Tree to ResourcesI remember the words chiming through a phone as if it was yesterday. I know it wasn’t a cakewalk for my mother as well, as she was the one who... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Brachytherapy and SABT for Lung CancerBrachytherapy and stereotactic ablative brachytherapy (SABT) are 2 types of radiation therapy used to treat lung cancer. Radiation therapy aims high-energy rays at cancer cells to destroy them. Brachytherapy is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Protecting My Mental HealthI have stage IV ALK-positive lung cancer with brain mets. Anyone affected by late-stage lung cancer faces symptoms of depression or a mental struggle. I have realized since my diagnosis... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Effect of Depression on Inflammation and Lung Cancer Survival RateExperts know that both lung cancer and depression are linked to changes and inflammation in the immune system. In a 2023 study, a research team at the University of Ohio... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Time with Dr. Phil: Before the ShowIt was probably the summer of 2016 when I received an email from Pfizer’s PR team. They had asked me if I would be interested in appearing on the Dr... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Metaphors for Cancer PatientsResearch has shown that metaphors can be helpful resources for talking and thinking about the experience of cancer. However, different metaphors suit different people or the same people at different... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Waiting and Anxiety As My ConstantsThe targeted therapy I am on can treat my lung cancer but may harm other parts of my body. Aside from treatment, I have monthly blood tests, quarterly CT scans... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Immunotherapy for ALK Positive Lung Cancer PatientsAbout 5 percent of all lung cancers are ALK-positive. And 30 percent of lung cancers in people diagnosed under age 40 are ALK-positive. People who develop ALK-positive lung cancer are... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Was 46 Years OldWhen I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I was young - only 46 years old. The day I was diagnosed, I kept thinking about my oldest brother because he was... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sometimes, I Forget That I'm SickI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. I was on the younger end of the spectrum compared to the average age of someone diagnosed, which is 70. I have... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My 9-Year CancerversaryThis past December, I celebrated my 9-year cancerversary. While I am obviously thrilled to have lived way longer than I expected when diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, this cancerversary... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Using Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer ScreeningLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. This is partly because lung cancer is often found in later stages. It also can look like many other illnesses... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Remembering Julie SwedbergWe are incredibly saddened to share that Patient Leader Julie Swedberg passed away on April 1, 2023. Julie was diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma at age 41, and she went... By LungCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments