Can a person's lungs heal if they were a long time smoker?...And will they survive?...reactions6replies
Tactics to Persevere...It’s fair to say the courage and strength that is required to face lung cancer can be daunting. The way this cancer...reactionscomments
The Financial Burden of Lung Cancer...I have recently moved and I've found that I can't even pay my medical bills with my whole Social Security check. Since moving here...reactionscomments
Speculated Lung Nodules...New to the group. So I was sick the week before Christmas (RSV) and ended up at urgent care and they did...reactions3replies
Feeling lost and scared...Nov 29th 2023 I went to doc for a swallow lymph node I got when I was sick off and on for...reactions7repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Scans After the Holidays...As the holiday season concludes, many of us find ourselves amidst the post-celebration calm, reflecting on the joys of family, relaxation, and...reactionscomments
Another Year in the Books...As I sit down to reflect on this holiday season, it strikes me that this marks my 10th holiday season since my...reactions2comments
Decompressing News...I know many people's stress sensors automatically go to 10 and negative news from a doctor visit doesn't help. Have you found...reactionsrepliesCopingDepressionTips & Advice
Lung Cancer and Your Mental Health...Being diagnosed with lung cancer puts a severe mental strain on us on top of other issues going on with us. I...reactions3comments
The Healing Power of Music: Its Significant Role in the Cancer Journey...Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering experience, filled with emotional and physical challenges. During this difficult journey, music has become...reactionscomments
Positive Outlooks...Positive outlooks can be viewed in various ways. I can imagine being told you have lung cancer or some debilitating lung-related condition...reactionscomments
Low Intensity Exercises...Have you considered what and how does it look to incorporate safe routines with lung cancer? Of course, start with care and...reactions2repliesAwarenessExerciseTips & Advice
My Bright Outlook From Diagnosis and Beyond...The first time I heard the words “You have lung cancer,” my life changed so quickly. All I could think of at...reactionscomments
Navigating the Holiday Season...The holiday season doesn’t always find us full of good cheer and warmth. Many are grieving the loss of loved ones and...reactions2comments
The Importance of Stepping Back: Preserving Mental Health in Long-Term Lung Cancer Survivors...Receiving a lung cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event that can have lasting effects on one's mental health. After years of actively...reactions2comments
Journaling and Lung Cancer...I remember people telling me to journal after my diagnosis. They said it helps you get your feelings out and is good...reactionscomments
Co-Existing Emotions With Survivorship...Human beings express different emotions. Valid emotions coexist with us and become part of our lives. However, emotions are felt stronger while...reactions5comments
Chemotherapy: Anti-tumor Antibiotics...Anti-tumor antibiotics are a type of chemotherapy used to treat many cancers. One type used to treat lung cancer is Adriamycin (doxorubicin)...
The Importance of Staying Active: The Effects of Travel on the Mind for Lung Cancer Patients...When faced with a lung cancer diagnosis, it is crucial to prioritize both physical and mental well-being. While the physical limitations imposed...reactions10comments
When You Live Longer...Editor's Note: This article contains sensitive content related to alcoholism, which may be distressing for some readers. It is a blessing to...reactions12comments
