Sickness and Grace...Being diagnosed with lung cancer can be a roundabout feeling. The questions of what I could have done differently and questioning following the playbook only to be diagnosed regardless. As...reactions6comments
My Five-Year Cancer Patient Advocacy Journey: Part 1...I have been an advanced lung cancer patient for eight years. Five years ago, I started my cancer advocacy. At the time, I had no idea what to do. I...reactionscomments
Remembering Lisa Moran...We are profoundly heartbroken to share that Patient Leader, Lisa Moran, passed away on June 6, 2023. She was 52 years old. She was diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell...reactionscomments
The Start of My Journey...Hello, my name is Mj. On Wednesday, May 31, I noticed that when I took a deep breath, I had a stabbing feeling in my left chest that travelled to...reactions6comments
A Renewed Life...My story begins hearing that smoking can cause cancer and coming from a family who smoke and social settings where smoking is the norm. In my late 40s I learned...reactions6comments
Life Changes After Diagnosis...When I was diagnosed eight years ago, I never thought I would go through some life changes, but thank goodness I got to experience them. Some were good, and some...reactionscomments
Lung cancer...Just had middle lobe of right lung removed. Stage 2 A. Found the cancer after 2 bouts of pneumonia in 4 mo. Kathy...reactions7replies
My trip to urgent care found a tumor on my lung...I never smoked. But the plan was to watch the tumor for up to 5 years and I'd get 3 check ups a year. However, after a year the tumor...reactions7comments
Physical Activity Hobbies...Do you have a physical activity hobbies that helps you cope with lung cancer?...reactions11replies
Lung Cancer and Nanotechnology Treatments...Hi everyone, do you have any idea about nanotech treatments. I need advice....reactions2repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
Heart rate after surgery...My heart rate is always between 67 to 70 I just had a lobectomy and my heart rate is 92 is this normal...reactions22repliesSupport
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2repliesCoping
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...reactions6comments
Spreading hope in lung cancer...Have you had any experiences that have given you hope during your lung cancer journey?...reactions12repliesAdvocacyAwarenessSupport
Brachytherapy for lung cancer...Are you considering brachytherapy for your lung cancer? Share your experience with us!...reactions2repliesEarly 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 may...reactions1comment
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...reactions41repliesDiagnosisScans & 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...reactions7replies
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...reactions6comments
