Not Me...I didn't really think it was going to happen me, but then no one ever really does do they??? I kept getting these these lung infections, deep coughing, 2 and...reactions4comments
Do I Need a Living Will?...“I would never agree to a feeding tube,” says one person. “Whatever happens, do NOT pull the plug on me,” says another. These are the types of very personal decisions...reactionscomments
Mobility chairs...Actually, I have two questions. Why are all of the posts indicated as being done so long ago? Is this not an active site? Some of the subjects are over...reactions1reply
At Least the Hair I'm Losing Is (Mostly) Grey...After nearly three years of chemotherapy for my stage IV lung cancer, I still had a full head of hair. I'm not so certain that it is going to survive...reactions2comments
Shocked...In July 2017 a fist size mass was found in upper right lobe of my lung. The shock was that I never had any symptoms that would have sent me...reactions1comment
The Chemo Brain Struggle Continues...I have been on chemotherapy for two years and then immunotherapy for the next two years (still on immunotherapy). BOTH list cognitive issues as side effects and I am here...reactionscomments
Active yesterdayTarceva...I’ve been on Tarceva almost 2 years. I’ve had some weird side effects - from head to toe - literally. I’ve had a yearlong battle with an infection in my...reactions2repliesTreatment
Love and Loss...As lung cancer survivors, we join social media groups for more information and support. Our social media friends become "family." We have a love for them like no other. We...reactionscomments
Immunotherapy...Hello all. I have just finished chemo and radiation for NSCLC Stage III adenocarcinoma. I have been told the tumor did shrink and I responded well to the treatments. The...reactions15replies
Movement Matters - Pumping the Lymphatic System...Undergoing cancer treatment can be taxing on the body. There will always be days when a patient just wants to curl up and hide under a blanket. Sometimes those days...reactionscomments
Health Insurance Can Be a Major Challenge After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis...Anyone diagnosed with lung cancer knows the importance of having insurance. Many families are devastated by the overwhelming costs of treatment for cancer. Some lose their life savings, their home...reactionscomments
Stress and the Holidays: Tips and Tricks for Survival...In the midst of the holiday season, it is easy to let stress overwhelm you. In-laws, children, out-of-town friends, office parties, decorating, meal planning, travel, guest rooms, terminal illnesses, wrapping...reactionscomments
I Have Lung Cancer - Where Do I Start?...I remember the day I was told I had lung cancer. Well, to be honest, I really don't remember "the day" I was told. I immediately blanked out into a...reactions4comments
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New Treatment, New Side Effects - Part Two...Part One of this article detailed the side effects I was excited to see gone as my chemotherapy treatment came to an end, even as they were being replaced by...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Journey...Hi ... In April 2016 I was diagnosed with a mass in my right lower lobe of my lung ... I was seeing my family doc since 2012 ... He...reactions2comments
Sifting Through C-Word Headlines...The "C-word" is clickbait and it can be very difficult to distinguish from legitimate news headlines, especially with regard to cancer research. It can be tough to tell what online...reactionscomments
The Psychological Battle May Be More Difficult for Co-Survivors...I have had the distinction of being a caregiver or co-survivor of a close family member, my brother, as well as a cancer patient myself. In truth, psychologically, I believe...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me?...Clinical trials may be appropriate options for many lung cancer patients. When I had my diagnosis, my oncologist wanted to place me in a clinical trial. Unfortunately, due to the...reactionscomments
