Active today Dry scratchy throat ...New to lung cancer. Also, new to this forum. Hoping I can learn a bit to help me thru. Had my first chemo session last week. They said side affects...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTreatment
What About the Caregivers?...When someone is diagnosed with lung cancer, the focus is all on that individual, which is understandable because that person's life has been interrupted and turned upside down. But also... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Active 7 days agoPushback...Do you get pushback from your doctor when questioning a new procedure or medication? No one wants to be disregarded, so how do you attempt the conversation for further clarity...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAdvocacyCopingHealthcare Team
Mobility Techniques...I know thinking about exercise may be the least of your concerns; However, light forms of exercise can work along in improving some forms of quality of life with lung...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesExerciseTips & Advice
Taking Care of My Mental Health...As the years go by, boosting my mental health remains one of my priorities for survivorship. As I navigate my life with my illness, other mind-body practices can reduce my... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Cancer Didn’t Win; I Won!...I was diagnosed with lung cancer back in 2014, and through this journey, I was afraid of lung cancer winning. Then I realized I needed to live today, this moment... By Juanita Segura3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Likelihood...How likely will you share your diagnosis with friends and possibly neighbors? Are you an open book when it comes to what is happening with your health and do you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingFriends & FamilySupport
Seeking Participants for Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Relationship Dyad Research...Our research team is conducting an online study aimed at understanding the emotion regulation and well-being among cancer patients and their family caregivers. Specifically, we are inviting cancer patients-family caregivers...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyIntimacy & Relationships
Finger Clubbing and Lung Cancer...A change in the appearance of the fingernails or toenails can be a sign of serious illness. One such change is called clubbing. Clubbing can be a sign that something... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Anyone have deteriorating ribs from lung cancer?...Has anyone had to deal with their ribs deteriorating from lung cancer? How do you deal with the pain? Were you able to get them repaired? When I had insurance...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Active 4 days agoStarting Over...After a lung cancer diagnosis, the trials and tribulations may vary. How have you put the pieces together in starting over in this new journey? Have you made amends with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingDiagnosisSurvivorship
Have you experienced hearing loss from chemotherapy?...Hearing loss is a side effect from chemotherapy, but it can happen. If you are not very familiar with this rare side effect, you can read more here: https://lungcancer.net/?p=16754. If...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesTreatmentSymptoms
The Chemo and Hearing Loss Connection...Chemotherapy (chemo) can be a life-saving treatment, but it also can come with serious side effects. Hearing loss is a potential side effect of some chemo drugs, most commonly platinum-based... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Active 5 days agoTravel Necessities with Lung Cancer...Are you hesitant to travel with your condition? Do you cover the best ways to go about travel with your doctor? Here are 3 necessaries to think about when traveling:...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceTravel
Difference in Opinions...One thing is for sure when facing any health condition, especially lung cancer, is that everyone has an opinion. Sometimes, opinions are warranted, and sometimes, they feel like rubbish. It... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nodule size right lung...Hi I was told I had a 7 mm nodule at the time that they found it after i complained of chest pain via coughing. I went to the GO...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Finding Hope With Lung Cancer...Whether you have been on the journey for a while or just starting out on this unknown path. Hearing that you have cancer of any kind comes as a shock... By Ashley Rickles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Travel Goals While Prioritizing Treatment...In September of last year, I traveled to the ancient cities of Rome and Pisa, Italy. The nine-hour flight on each way and going through three busy international airports took... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Lung Cancer Alteration of ALK Gene...Little did I know that we were all born with the ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) gene, but mine had an alteration. At diagnosis, I underwent a needle biopsy to get... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Survivorship Comes With Longstanding Side Effects...Another year of facing my side effects head-on for my survival. I agree that being a survivor is personal. One size fits all does not exist when it comes to... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
