To My New Friends...Over the last ten years I have prided myself in being as helpful as I can to those newly diagnosed. I have been called, texted, tagged etc. asking for me... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living Fully After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis...A lung cancer diagnosis can feel like a sentence, but for me, it became a wake-up call to live differently. Faced with the possibility of limited time, I chose to... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 6 days agoScanxiety...I can’t say I really have scanxiety. I was diagnosed in April 2023. I have a type of lung cancer that is a result of a genetic mutation, my cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiomarkers/Genetic MutationsScans & ScanxietyDiet & Nutrition
Active 6 days agoUnderstanding treatment and stage of NSCLC...I currently am being treated for a reoccurrence of lung cancer after 10 years. This time in my right lung and inoperable due to removal of lower left 10 years...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Active 6 days agoTrying not to think about upcoming PET Scan...Last year I was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer. I got through needed treatment and was put on the Limited Stage - with getting Cat and MRI scans I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingDiagnosisScans & Scanxiety
Active 6 days agoHow do I handle scanxiety? ...Music, spending time with me kids. Not checking my email or app 10 million times....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway...November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to give back to our community with something that brings a little extra comfort. We’re giving away a cozy, queen-sized weighted... By LungCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedActive yesterdayLung Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Scanxiety, Follow-up appointments, and more. ...November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. We are using this month to raise awareness about lung cancer and foster conversations within our community about coping with this type of cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
My Experience With Chemo...I began chemotherapy on December 10, 2014, and it lasted for about a month. My oncologist said I was one of her most fit patients, as I tolerated chemo quite... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Becoming Your Own Advocate...Navigating a new diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing, not to mention time-consuming and occasionally frustrating. However, this is a vital step, especially after a new diagnosis. Don’t be afraid... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Active 4 days agoLung cancer and tagrisso...I had to go off of tagrisso for a month due to a knee replacement surgery. My next pet scan they found a spot on my lung. They said it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
I Had to Quit My Job...In 2011, I lost my job with the federal government where I had worked for the housing authority in a nearby city. Losing that job was a difficult period in... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active todayDo you experience scanxiety?...When it comes time for another scan, feelings of anxiousness, nervousness, and stress can come up. How do you feel when it comes time to check on the progress of...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesMental Health
I’m an head scratcher case...How to begin? I’m so sorry that all on here have had to hear the ugly word of cancer! I wonder if anyone has a plight like mine? It’s going...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesNewly DiagnosedBiopsiesBiomarkers/Genetic Mutations
Celebrating My Cancerversary Like a Birthday...October 2024 marks seven years on the journey of my stage IV lung cancer with EGFR expression. In some ways, it doesn’t seem like it’s been seven years, but in... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tardiness and Lung Cancer...Some conditions have a way of showing signs earlier on and ahead of an official diagnosis. Lung cancer can fall in this instance. However, it can be a bit complicated... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Waiting on a diagnosis, newly diagnosed, or unsure? ...Where are you along the diagnosis spectrum? Share your story with our community. Your voice may help someone in need....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiagnosis
Getting Through a Lung Cancer Diagnosis...I often get asked by many people in the lung cancer community, especially the newer diagnosed, how I get through it. This year, I'll be celebrating my 10-year cancerversary. People... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
BRAF gene mutation...Diagnosed with BRAF gene mutation in June, 2024. I’m still in a state of shock, never smoked. I’m on a targeted therapy now and wondering if there’s anyone out there...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Health Insurance Denials...I've heard so many stories about how health insurance would deny many in the lung cancer community. It was horrible to hear about this because being diagnosed with lung cancer... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
