The Tree to Resources...I remember the words chiming through a phone as if it was yesterday. I know it wasn’t a cakewalk for my mother as well, as she was the one who...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Nerve pain from tumor...I recently found out I have stage 3 lung cancer with an 8.7 centimeter tumor sitting on my chest smashing my nerves & main artery to my heart. I start...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
My 17 year old nonsmoking, daughter has lung cancer...On 6th May 2016 my nonsmoking, 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer. I remember my response but she’s never smoked and she’s been brought...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Spreading hope in lung cancer...Have you had any experiences that have given you hope during your lung cancer journey?...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAdvocacyAwarenessSupport
Brachytherapy for lung cancer...Are you considering brachytherapy for your lung cancer? Share your experience with us!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEarly StageTreatmentSupport
Brachytherapy and SABT for Lung Cancer...Brachytherapy and stereotactic ablative brachytherapy (SABT) are 2 types of radiation therapy used to treat lung cancer. Radiation therapy aims high-energy rays at cancer cells to destroy them. Brachytherapy is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Scan results...Got scan results back plural effusion around one lung that hasn't been there been in remission for a year and now back to squerw one so disheartening...Reactions0reactionsComments41 repliesDiagnosisScans & Scanxiety
Hi, asking what were symptoms?...Hi, I hope I am not upsetting anyone with my questions? I am asking what were the symptoms before getting tested? I am thinking I may have something going on...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Protecting My Mental Health...I have stage IV ALK-positive lung cancer with brain mets. Anyone affected by late-stage lung cancer faces symptoms of depression or a mental struggle. I have realized since my diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Recent cancer patient...I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer very recently...I start my chemo this coming week and of course I'm going to fight but I'm such a jumble of emotions...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesCoping
Starting a 4 treatment Chemotherapy treatment...Hello, 6 weeks ago I had a lobectomy for stage 1 cancer, they than found metastatic cancer in 1 lymp node out of 20 removed which moved to stage 2...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptoms
Effect of Depression on Inflammation and Lung Cancer Survival Rate...Experts know that both lung cancer and depression are linked to changes and inflammation in the immune system. In a 2023 study, a research team at the University of Ohio...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Time with Dr. Phil: Before the Show...It was probably the summer of 2016 when I received an email from Pfizer’s PR team. They had asked me if I would be interested in appearing on the Dr...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Metaphors for Cancer Patients...Research has shown that metaphors can be helpful resources for talking and thinking about the experience of cancer. However, different metaphors suit different people or the same people at different...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What to expect on getting my breathing back after a Lobectomy....I was diagnosed on October 3rd last year with non small cell lung cancer. Had the upper right lobe removed on November 15th. Luckily it was stage1a so No chemo...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSurvivorshipNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Waiting and Anxiety As My Constants...The targeted therapy I am on can treat my lung cancer but may harm other parts of my body. Aside from treatment, I have monthly blood tests, quarterly CT scans...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
FeaturedSelf-care and Lung Cancer...What is your approach to self-care as someone with lung cancer or caring for someone with lung cancer?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
Just diagnosed ...Was diagnosed with small cell stage 4 in February. Doing chemo but it’s bringing me to my knees. I’m trying to cope and my family has been fantastic. Quit smoking...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesDepression
Managing Anxiety ...What habits do you have to cope with stress and anxiety?...Reactions0reactionsComments48 repliesCopingMental HealthScans & Scanxiety
Carcinoid ...I had 2 lung nodules that have been watched for 10 years. They were growing slowly. A pet scan came back that the nodules were suspicious for malignancy. I had...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingTips & Advice
