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...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...reactions4repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Frankencense...Has anyone used essential oils? I have heard frankencense can fight cancer. Has anyone put the oils in the humidifier of an...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...reactions10replies
Spotlight: 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...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...
Samantha Mixon...Samantha is 37 years old and currently lives on St. Simons Island, GA. After graduation from Georgia State University in 2002 with...
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial...Though the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactionscomments
A New Positive Attitude...I was diagnosed with Stage IIIbAdenocarcinoma on April 18, 2014. This is the official date but my journey actually started on February...reactions6comments
Managing Scanxiety...CT Scan: A series of X-rays that take detailed pictures inside your body.Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about...reactionscomments
17-Year Survivor (And Counting!)...Hello there …. my name is Alisa Brenes and I am a 16-year Stage 3 lung cancer survivor. I guess you can...reactions9comments
Lung Cancer Tumor Testing...Not all lung cancers are the same and they shouldn’t be treated that way. Not too long ago, lung cancer was considered...reactionscomments
