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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...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...
chemo questions...I'm afraid to start chemo. I don't want to loose all my hair. Ok, I'm already bald, but still...reactions13repliesTreatment
Caring for a Loved One with Lung Cancer...Receiving a lung cancer diagnosis can be the scariest, and most overwhelming news one can get. It can lead to extreme life...
Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver...When taking on a caregiver role, it is so easy to let your health and wellbeing fall to the wayside. While it...
Over 11 Years Since Diagnosis and Still Thriving...On a beautiful Tuesday morning in September 2005, a compassionate physician sat in front of me, his warm, brown eyes just inches...reactions5comments
