Beauty and the Beast in Lung Cancer...So, lung cancer sucks. Ok, you all knew that. But, it not only causes depression and even anger, it can totally destroy your self esteem. Growing up, I never had...reactionscomments
Survivor’s Guilt...When I speak about lung cancer, especially to a group of people who may not know much about the subject, I sometimes compare the number of daily lung cancer deaths...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives (Part 2)...Check out Part 1 of Dusty's article Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives Lung cancer screening is done by a low-dose CT scan (LDCT). Low-dose refers to the lower than normal...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives (Part 1)...Those of us who have been diagnosed with lung cancer know all too well this disease’s grim survival statistics. We now have a secret weapon that could significantly increase survival...reactionscomments
Living With Lung Cancer, Now No Evidence of Disease – Now What?...Cancer remission is often called “no evidence of disease” (NED). This means that scans and tests do not detect any cancer in the body. Reaching this point can bring a...reactionscomments
Some Things I Wish I Knew Immediately After My Diagnosis...My diagnosis was 39 months ago. I've had surgery, chemo (two cocktails), radiation, more chemo, and now immunotherapy. As I sit each day, I think of the silliest things that...reactionscomments
Coping with Lung Cancer...Many experience emotional as well as physical challenges when coping with lung cancer. We'd love to hear from you! Is there anything you've found that helps you cope with lung...reactions4repliesCopingDiagnosisAwareness
Video: Radon and Lung Cancer...Radon is a deadly radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. It is odorless, colorless and invisible. Just because we cannot see or smell radon does not mean it is harmless...reactionscomments
Managing Stress & Coping - Tips from the Community...In our recent Lung Cancer In America survey, the majority of respondents perceived their stress levels as high or very high. While the stress levels of those with no evidence...reactionscomments
FREE Help For Women With Cancer...Cancer in any form can be exhausting and overwhelming. In each state, there are hundreds of organizations available to help you navigate, make decisions, and help you understand what is happening...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Advocates on Capitol Hill: A Report on the American Lung Association's Advocacy Day...The American Lung Association (ALA) has long sent staff and volunteers to Congressional offices to advocate for actions that improve lung health for all Americans. Last year this program became...reactionscomments
7 Things to Know About Hospice...“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much in a time of need. One reason “hospice”...reactions2comments
Diagnosed with NSCLC...I was diagnosed with nsclc on April 24, 2015. I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. I had 14 rounds of a very strong chemo that effected my heart...reactions1comment
Practicing Self-Care on a Budget...We’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. While some tasks are easier than others...reactionscomments
From Shock to Advocacy: Living With Stage IV Lung Cancer...The way my lung cancer story starts is not unique. After a couple of months of some odd symptoms - a cough, constipation, and shortness of breath if I squatted...reactionscomments
Frankencense...Has anyone used essential oils? I have heard frankencense can fight cancer. Has anyone put the oils in the humidifier of an oxygen concentrator...reactions2replies
Cancer Spreading...My Mom, who is 81, was diagnosed with lung cancer in August. She had 10 treatments of radiation. We had a pet scan in early December. The docs said the...reactions10replies
Active 6 days agoSpotlight: Self-Care...As you know, the LungCancer.net community supports one another in staying as healthy as possible and comforting one another in difficult times. Important, too, is engaging in regular self-care whenever...reactions3replies
Jennifer Toth...We are extremely saddened to say that on January 28, 2020, Jennifer Toth passed away. Jennifer was a valued member of the lung cancer community, an incredible advocate and avid...
Samantha Mixon...Samantha is 37 years old and currently lives on St. Simons Island, GA. After graduation from Georgia State University in 2002 with her Bachelors in Science with a concentration in...
