Active 5 days agoHope 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...reactions6replies
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
Hello 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
Self-Care Basics: Why is it important and how can we practice it?...Self-care has been an ever-evolving concept in our world for decades. Originally, the World Health Organization defined self-care in the 1980’s as “activities individuals, families and communities undertake with the...reactionscomments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social Work...Navigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions that come up, some that you never imagined you’d be asking...reactions1comment
Chris Sabia...We are extremely saddened to say that on July 14, 2017, Chris Sabia passed away. Chris was an essential member of the LungCancer.net community and an incredible advocate. We are...
Tips for Managing Cancer Fatigue...Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms affecting people with lung cancer, and often one of the most debilitating. It can be experienced as both a symptom of lung cancer...reactions5comments
Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH...Alison was previously an advocate on LungCancer.net. Alison Petok is an oncology social worker; she received her Master in Social Work and Master in Public Health from the University of...