Flying On Chemo and Other Fun Ideas...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. My...reactionscomments
Wow Just Wow...Hi, unfortunately I have Lung Cancer which totally rocked my world. Had a heart attack 04/28/2016 sent by ambulance to larger hospital in Des Moines IA. Drs performed angioplasty but...reactions7comments
Creating a Medical Diary...If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer, then you are already aware of all the tests, doctor’s visits, therapy visits, etc. The amount of paperwork...reactionscomments
Karen Loss...We are extremely saddened to say that on June 8, 2019, Karen Loss passed away. Karen was a valued member of the Lung Cancer community and an incredible advocate and...
Lobectomy: My Story...This article was originally published on July 3, 2017 The first few days after a traditional thoracotomy lung removal can be scary and challenging and affect your mind, body, and...reactions7comments
Dave Bjork...Dave was previously an advocate on LungCancer.net. Dave Bjork is a lung cancer survivor who was diagnosed when he was 34 years old and his boys were 5, 3 and...
The Meaning of Normal...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...reactions2comments
Building a Support Network When You Are a Single Person with Lung Cancer: An Interview with Karen Loss (Part 2)...Read Part 1 of Anita and Karen's discussion here. You are active online, notably with your “Trekking Through Cancerland” Facebook page. What role does advocacy play in your life? As...reactionscomments
The Impact of Cancer on My Work and Life...Prior to my diagnosis, I had been actively pursuing a return to a career that I had walked away from seven years earlier. After a 25 year span of working...reactions3comments
Growl...When You Have To!...This is one of those days that I just have the feeling that I just want to scream. I don’t have those days often, but today is a zinger. I...reactionscomments
Nicole Russell...We are extremely saddened to say that on February 16, 2018, Nicole Russell passed away. Nicole was a valued member of the LungCancer.net community and an incredible advocate. We are...
Spotlight: Travel...Traveling near or far with lung cancer can add a whole new set of challenges. How do you manage your symptoms when you are traveling? Do you still travel? What...reactionsreplies
Building a Support Network When You are a Single Person with Lung Cancer: An Interview with Karen Loss...In a recent conversation with lung cancer patient and advocate Karen Loss, she remarked that there was little discussion on patient support groups about how single people face lung cancer...reactionscomments
Tips for Eating Right During Lung Cancer Treatment...There is a lot to consider when going through lung cancer treatment, and sometimes healthy eating can go by the wayside. However, eating healthy foods helps you stay stronger and...reactionscomments
Life-Changing Moments...At the young age of 36, I was in the middle of getting adjusted to my new life. I had just gotten remarried in June 2015 to the love of...reactionscomments
Caring for the Caregiver: How to Support a Loved One with Lung Cancer...Chronic lung diseases don’t just change the life of patients, but also that of friends and family. When someone is diagnosed with a disease like lung cancer, a loved one...reactionscomments
Jeffrey Poehlmann...We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey was a valued member of the LungCancer.net community and an incredible advocate and avid...
Days After First Chemotherapy - Reality and Realisms...Of course, every patient is different and every medication is different, but below is my story of how the first few days went. The day of my first chemotherapy, I actually...reactionscomments
New Tools & Features on LungCancer.net...You may have noticed some changes around lungcancer.net. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide an even better experience for the most important...reactionscomments