The Many Changing Faces of Lung Cancer...I recently had to change my treatment plan due to my current targeted therapy not working. It was kind of like being re-diagnosed all over again. I don't know why...reactionscomments
Opdivo: My Experience...I am a member of many Facebook groups that involve lung cancer, cancer support, and bladder cancer. I have noticed in recent weeks, many of my co-members have posted that...reactions1comment
Advocate for Yourself and Others...As a patient advocate, I have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of lung cancer patients/survivors. Occasionally, I see patients who I believe are not receiving good medical care. That...reactions2comments
Feeling Relatively Fine...We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. Sometimes...reactionscomments
The Emotional Rollercoaster...When you hear the words, "you have lung cancer," the first thing that happens is your heart falls into your stomach. It feels like a prize fighter slammed you in...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Stigma: What Is It and Why Does it Exist?...For many people living with lung cancer, the very first question they are asked (by friends, family and even strangers) is “did you smoke?” Regardless of smoking history, this question...reactions26comments
Exercise: My Unlikely Remedy for Fatigue...Exercise is important. Whether you are healthy or you have lung cancer. It doesn't make a difference. As a lung cancer survivor, exercise becomes even more important. If you have...reactionscomments
Online videos for low impact exercise for cancer patients?...Does anyone know of any good online videos for low-impact exercise for cancer patients?...reactions1reply
The (Not So) Funny Thing About Lung Cancer Statistics...We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey’s advocacy efforts and writing continue to reach many. He will be deeply missed. There...reactionscomments
Treatment Stress Has Its Limits...The subject of stress comes and goes as a top-of-mind item in my lung cancer arsenal. It is, at least partly, dependent on the treatment I am undergoing at any...reactionscomments
Our Lung Cancer Tribe...Pre-cancer, I had friends, family, and loved ones that cared about me and I was content with that. After my lung cancer diagnosis, I felt alone, like no one was...reactions2comments
Let's Talk About...Constipation...Lung cancer survivors deal with all kinds of things. Emotions, decisions, side effects, and sometimes, the most dreaded word, constipation. Unless you have had it for days, you may not...reactionscomments
How and Why Did I Get Lung Cancer?...Go ahead, guess the first question virtually every person asks when I tell them I have lung cancer. If you guessed the one about whether I was a smoker, you'd...reactionscomments
Lora Rhodes, MSW, LSW...Lora was previously an advocate for LungCancer.net. Lora received her BS in psychology from Penn State University and MSW from Rutgers University. A social worker for over 25 years, she...
Living with Cancer: Jury Duty...Jury duty is an obligation of all American citizens. Most people dread receiving a jury summons in the mail because it interferes with working. The government will pay you to...reactionscomments
Scanxiety: It Persists, Even When We Aren't Getting Scanned...The last few days, I have felt kind of weird. Different, not entirely unwell. For three weeks, I have been on a new medication that has left me feeling unusually...reactionscomments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical Trial...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...reactionscomments
Help with Fatigue and Nausea...Fatigue and nausea. Once we have been diagnosed and begin treatment, those two words seem to attach to our brains like a magnet. Stomach upsets, actual nausea, vomiting, always tired...reactions3comments
Calling All Lung Cancer Advocates!...November is our month. If you have been impacted in any way by lung cancer, this is your calling to take action. This is your opportunity to take a stand...reactionscomments