Things to Consider When Choosing Where to Be Treated...A new lung cancer diagnosis—or any serious disease, for that matter— brings with it a host of new challenges, in addition to the prognosis itself. There are medical terms to...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Twitter Chat...What is a Twitter Chat? It's a bunch of people on twitter talking about a topic at the same time. You sort out the tweets you want to read by...reactions2replies
Our Story...Our story isn't glorious or anything. My husband thought he had a cold and it kept getting worse. So thinking he might have pneumonia, we went to the ER. Well...reactions1reply
Did Radon Cause Your 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...reactions1comment
Lung Cancer in America infographic...https://lungcancer.net/infographic/world-upside-down/ Did you guys see this? What do you think? How does it compare to your experience? It made me kind of sad that only 63% of respondents said they...reactionsreplies
In Memory of Lizzie...I am really sad about the recent loss of a vibrant young member of the lung cancer community. Lizzie was just 27 years old when she passed. She was pregnant...reactions4repliesMemory Wall
Hope Lung Cancer Summit!...Hey guys, I know these boards are just getting going, but I want to let everyone know about a really awesome get-together of some amazing people. Every year, the LUNGevity...reactions4replies
When Lung Cancer Turns Your World Upside Down......A diagnosis of lung cancer can make you feel like your world has been turned upside down. It can impact all aspects of day-to-day life. Fatigue, pain, and shortness of...reactionscomments
Active 3 days agoHello New Friends...I'm a 57 year old mother to 7 and grandmother to 1. I was diagnosed 2/2014 and am still fighting strong. Looking forward to meeting everyone and exchanging our stories...reactions1reply
Hello LC friends!...I am the daughter of an 11-year lung cancer survivor, and I have been advocating for lung cancer awareness since she was diagnosed. I am thrilled to be a part...reactionsreplies
Kimberly Lester...Kimberly was previously an advocate on LungCancer.net. Kimberly Lester has been a lung cancer advocate ever since her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2005. In addition to volunteering...
Mesothelioma vs. Lung Cancer - What’s the Difference?...Mesothelioma and lung cancer, while both cancerous, have very distinct differences. You may have heard your doctor talk about mesothelioma during the diagnosis process for lung cancer, or about potential...reactionscomments
Nutrition and Health...This month we’re talking about the role of nutrition in lung cancer management. This is a place to share your experiences with the impact of nutrition in your life with...reactions5replies
Navigating Palliative Care...In my job as an oncology social worker I have the privilege of being part of a palliative care team, but find that many people do not really know what...reactions2comments
Spared by God...It was in Sept 2015 when I heard a gurgling, a bubbling if you will, when I exhaled. A voice in my head told me to get it checked, it...reactions2comments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights...When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers who are struggling may be reluctant to speak...reactionscomments
How to Support Lung Cancer Research...Research is the key that unlocks new treatments for lung cancer patients. Prior to my own lung cancer diagnosis, I did not give much thought to cancer research. If I...reactionscomments
My Dream Wedding & Honeymoon...Followed By My Cancer Diagnosis...We picked the perfect wedding song. Oh, because you are the best thing, you’re the best thing, baby. I can still hear those notes, and I can still see the...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer and Blood Clots: What’s the Connection?...Many people with cancer may not be aware of their risk for developing blood clots, especially during treatment. Blood clots, also called thromboembolisms, can develop in veins that carry blood...reactionscomments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your Appointments...Hearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in shock after hearing the news, and have difficulty...reactionscomments
