Expect Pull-Back Along with the Embrace - Part 2...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.Click here...reactionscomments
Would you still take chemo?...I had NSCLC 2 months ago. They removed a cancer around 6cm putting me at a stage 2b. Now they want to do Chemo. Reading all the lingering side effects...reactions10replies
Getting Your Affairs in Order...Not that many years ago, when a patient was diagnosed with lung cancer, the doctor told them, “Go home and get your affairs in order.” Those harsh words carried an...reactions3comments
My Secret to a Positive Approach...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. I...reactions6comments
Unsung Heroes...In the world of lung cancer, and surely oncology in general, there is a class of people who qualify wholeheartedly as unsung heroes. Those people are nurses. I could go...reactionscomments
Knocked in the Head...August 28 will be three years since I was knocked in the head! On that day while riding my bicycle I took a fall and suffered a severe concussion/moderate traumatic...reactions4comments
My Chemo Brain...In May 2014, I had my surgery to remove my left lung. Six weeks later it was time to meet with the medical oncologist. Along with my family, he told...reactionscomments
Calling It at 40, Moving On...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. To...reactionscomments
Expect Pull-Back Along with the Embrace - Part 1...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. Revealing...reactionscomments
Survivorship Part II: Get a Life Plan...As we covered in Part One of this article, a cancer survivorship plan developed by your medical team is a necessary tool for survivorship. However, survivors should not expect their...reactionscomments
Deciding Where To Get Treated...Making the decision about where to be treated for cancer is very personal. Do you go to a major cancer treatment center or a local community hospital or oncology clinic?...reactions3comments
Hello, and glad to join the community....I was diagnosed December, 2016. 12 infusions of Keytruda. Last 2 skans, tumors we're shrinking. Side effects mostly are joint pain. Take alot of Advil. Also fatigue can hit anytime...reactions2replies
Help Us Spread the Word about Lung Cancer Screening...Many women don’t think twice about scheduling their routine mammogram. Getting a colonoscopy is almost like a rite of passage for people once they turn 50. Now The American Lung...reactionscomments
Heavy Sweats, Chest Pressure and Cancer Panic - Must Be Summer...A few mornings back, I woke up feeling sluggish and generally miserable. Halfway through my chemo cycle, this is supposed to be when I am starting to feel at my...reactionscomments
My Second Life...Lung Cancer. Those are the two words I was not expecting to hear. In 2014, I developed a fever. I felt great. I was working full time, enjoying life but...reactionscomments
Rolling Stone Rocker Shares His Lung Cancer Story...A recent news article about Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood’s lung cancer diagnosis stirred up a variety of thoughts and emotions. I would like to comment on some of the...reactions1comment
Cooking On Chemo...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. After...reactionscomments
Alunbrig (brigatinib)...Alunbrig™ (brigatinib) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a certain type of abnormal anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene and has spread...
Survivorship: A Plan for Living...Part I of this article broadly covers survivorship plans. Part II introduces thought-provoking concepts for patients to consider in developing their own plans. It has been more than 10 years...reactionscomments
Things I Would Rather Be Doing Right Now...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. Time...reactionscomments
