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
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...reactions16repliesCoping
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...reactions5repliesSymptoms
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions4repliesSurvivorshipNewly 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...reactions3comments
FeaturedSelf-care and Lung Cancer...What is your approach to self-care as someone with lung cancer or caring for someone with lung cancer?...reactions11repliesCopingMental 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...reactions9repliesDepression
Managing Anxiety ...What habits do you have to cope with stress and anxiety?...reactions18repliesCopingMental 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...reactions3repliesCopingTips & Advice
Immunotherapy for ALK Positive Lung Cancer...About 5 percent of all lung cancers are ALK-positive. And about 30 percent of lung cancers in people diagnosed under age 40 are ALK-positive. People who develop ALK-positive lung cancer...reactionscomments
I Was 46 Years Old...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I was young - only 46 years old. The day I was diagnosed, I kept thinking about my oldest brother because he was...reactions1comment
