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 the thing that can make you feel better...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 receiving this devastating news, I was a non-stop...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 perhaps yet more are the result of ancillary...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 friends. But it can also bring some things...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 my brain to check for a possible TIA...reactions5comments
Learning as a Survivor...Have you shared your story with the community? Share here. I had no symptoms for one cancer or the lung cancer. Had a procedure done that set things off 3...reactions4comments
All You Need to Get Lung Cancer is Lungs...Did you know that statistics show that if lung cancer in non-smokers were in its own category, it would rank in the top 10 FATAL cancers in the United States?...reactionscomments
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
Tarceva...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
