Five Free Stress Relievers...A cancer diagnosis brings with it a lot of stress. If we let it, the fear and worry can take a very...reactionscomments
How Long Will My Treatment Last?...Among of the first things a newly diagnosed lung cancer patient wants to know is how long his or her treatment is...reactionscomments
Death and the Cancer Patient...Death is certainly one of the more intrinsic parts of life, so one might question why it is so rarely a part...reactionscomments
Musings from the Chemo Chair...It is Monday. Every other Monday finds me sitting in the chemo chair. Today is that day. When you walk into my...reactions5comments
Hello...Hi- I just joined this site so that I can be in touch with other people who have or had lung cancer...reactions5replies
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
Overcomer...Do you love music? Has music played a major (or even not-so-major) part in your cancer experience? I am really not a...reactions3comments
The Importance of Our Stories...Three years ago, when I began blogging about my lung cancer treatment, I was not sure whether I was writing for myself...reactionscomments
When can I expect pain?...I have four cancerous lesions in my left lung. My doctor and I have decided that, since I already have emphysema and...reactions1reply
Patient Advocacy Needs Many Kinds of Talent...I got involved in patient advocacy about a year after my lung cancer diagnosis. By that point, I'd been through one series...reactionscomments
Tips for Dealing With Dryness in the Eyes, Nose, and Mouth...For some patients, dryness affects not just the skin, but also the eyes, nose, and mouth. Cracked, chapped lips are commonplace, as...reactionscomments
What Is Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia?...Chemotherapy treatments aim to kill cancer cells in the body. These medications target fast-growing cells in the body and destroy them. While...reactionscomments
Diagnosis Shock and Jumping to Conclusions...Lung cancer patients and caregivers alike will relate to the trauma of that initial diagnosis. Being told that you have lung cancer...reactions2comments
Ivy Elkins...We are extremely saddened to say that on June 23, 2024, Ivy passed away. Ivy was a valued member of the Lungcancer.net...
Donna Fernandez...Donna was previously an advocate on LungCancer.net. Hi, I am Donna Fernandez! I am a daughter, wife, mom, grandmother, animal lover extraordinaire...
Lung Cancer and Fitness...Just because you have lung cancer and are in treatment, that doesn't exempt you from exercising. In fact, exercise may just be...reactions2comments
Here We Go...Year 5...The magic number, or so they say. I'm not really sure who "they" are but I'm guessing experts. In the beginning, upon...reactions2comments
Dealing With Nerve Pain, A Personal Perspective...Cancer patients have a wide variety of potential nerve issues. Some are caused by treatment, others directly by the cancer itself, and...reactionscomments
Seasonal Affective Disorder...The winter months can bring plenty of things we enjoy: hot cocoa, fuzzy slippers, lots of cookies, and time with family and...reactionscomments
Ms. Skeedie...I want to relay my story because an Angel saved my life. In January, 2016, I had a CT scan done of...reactions5comments
