Surviving Pain and Breathlessness from Lung Cancer...There are things people don’t always talk about when it comes to lung cancer, not just the diagnosis or treatment, but the...reactionscomments
Why Your Lung Cancer Prognosis Is More Than Statistics...There is a (not so) funny story from the months immediately following my diagnosis nearly three years ago. It goes something like...reactionscomments
Understanding Your Pathology Report...Getting a lung cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising, especially when it comes along with a confusing pathology report. The words...reactionscomments
A Lung Cancer Story...December 13, 2008. I will never, ever forget that day. My lung cancer journey began with a car accident on that day...reactions4comments
Practicing Ping Shuai Gong, a Chinese Exercise and Meditation...Ping Shuai Gong (PSG, 平甩功) is a Qigong exercise that originates from China. Through my exercise PSG for several months, I found...reactions6comments
My Family Is Closer After My Lung Cancer Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer five and a half years ago. Although the pain caused by lung cancer and...reactions7comments
5 Actionable Tips for Managing Cancer Fatigue...Cancer fatigue is one of the most common and heavy burdens for those with lung cancer. It often acts as both a...reactions6comments
Coping with Lung Cancer Fatigue: Practical Tips from Patients...Lung cancer treatments can include many side effects. Whatever treatment or combination you choose, it takes a toll. Among people with cancer...reactions7comments
Fatigue, Will It Just Stop?...Sometimes I feel like people think I am exaggerating my illness. I am the kind of person who never goes out without...reactions18comments
Haunting Words Since My Lung Cancer Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in December 2019. There have been many words I've heard and read describing my...reactions5comments
A Stable Lung Cancer Is Possible...How will you react when you had been told that the overall survival of your targeted therapy treatment could give you 35...reactions5comments
Let’s Talk About Scans: What’s The Difference Between CT Scans And PET Scans?...I’ve read a number of posts on online patient forums lately about scan frequency and types ordered. Many advanced lung cancer patients...reactions12comments
My Pneumothorax Experience: From Needle Biopsy to Recovery...The initial procedure of my needle biopsy was quite simple. But there is a fairly common complication that I encountered shortly after...reactionscomments
Managing the Pain After a Lobectomy...Having a lobe removed is a very painful process that requires one to be very patient about the time it takes to...reactions18comments
Should I Be Happy if I Have Stable Disease?...When I was first diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, if someone had told me that I would be happy to hear...reactions33comments
How a Sore Elbow Led to My Diagnosis with Stage IV Lung Cancer...In early 2013, I bought myself an iPad and got seriously addicted to playing Candy Crush. After a few months of furious...reactions1comment
Beating Terminal Lung Cancer: My Personal Story...During a recent conversation, a friend was surprised to realize my lung cancer is a terminal disease. She was under the impression...reactions25comments
What Saved My Life From Lung Cancer?...I've been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer for six years. For the first three years, I was a different person as...reactions3comments
A Patient's Guide to a Lung Cancer Diet...Diet and nutrition are essential topics to talk about after receiving a lung cancer diagnosis. How can we find a healthy balance...reactions8comments
Hoarseness...Hoarseness (also called dysphonia) is when your voice sounds raspy or strained. Hoarseness is very common. In fact, about 1 in 3...