Haunting Words Since Diagnosis...I was told about my stage 4 lung cancer in December 2019. There have been many words I've heard and read describing my stage 4 diagnosis. Most of the time...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Honoring My Mother...Death is a part of life. No matter what, it’s never easy to deal with the loss of a loved one. Especially if you are a person living with lung...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fate and Lung Cancer...I was diagnosed with Covid late in the year in 2020 and had a lingering cough that I attributed to that. My daughter and I were in Boston visiting my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I Have Mixed Feelings About Ending Cancer Treatment...My lung cancer journey started in December 2018. I have GERD and have dealt with it for many years, but I had pain in my abdomen that wasn't going away...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medical PTSD In Cancer Patients...For many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. The word "cancer" often leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea, and other physical symptoms. However, the physical symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Looking for other options for mom...Hi, I'm Nelly, my mom Karolyn has been diagnosed with lung cancer that was spread from breast cancer. We are looking for other options since they say there isn't a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Skin eruptions and blisters on hands and feet Kendra...After my 4th infusion I started having mouth sores and eruptions on forearms and thighs. Most recently I have blisters and swelling on hands and feet. Special Dermatologist at MSK...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSide Effects
Question on Finding...I had a Triple Rule Out Scan yesterday and got the below. Any Idea what this means? MEDIASTINUM AND HILA: Scattered mediastinal or hilar lymph nodes which are not pathologically...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
In The News: Updates to Widespread Lung Cancer Screening Linked to Improved Survival...Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other kind of cancer. However, studies show that lung cancer screening can save lives. And the earlier the screening, the better. The purpose...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Aftercare with Lung Cancer...Sometimes, depending on your healthcare facility, there may or may not be a clear indication of the best aftercare practices after being diagnosed with lung cancer. At times you may...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Being NED: My Story...I’m in quite a few lung cancer groups on Facebook, and I often read how some members wish they were NED for lung cancer. Or, they're hoping that they will...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Patients Gathering in Raleigh for LiveLung Small Cell Lung Cancer Summit...The Dusty Joy Foundation, or LiveLung, is hosting the first ever inaugural Small Cell Lung Cancer Summit from April 18-19, 2023. It will take place at Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Senior Night - A Blessing...When I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, my daughter Karley was only 7 years old. Shortly after she turned eight, her father and I sat her down and explained heaven...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Staying Hydrated on Chemo Days...When you have lung cancer, chemo dehydration is normal. Paying attention to the signs from your body that you're feeling more thirsty than usual is very important. However, getting enough...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reflecting on My Cancerversary...November was a busy month for me, but there was a lot to celebrate and a lot for me to be thankful for. I was fortunate to celebrate my eight...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Diagnosis...3 weeks ago I went to the ER for shortness of breath. I’ve had a cough for 7 months that lingered. The cough was producing thick yellow/brown pghlegm. They did...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer Treatment...Cancer treatment is essential for those living with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without their cancer spreading. Unfortunately, these drugs often come with a high price tag...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Les Whitney...Les Whitney spent 20 years as president or CEO of four different companies. At age 48 he transitioned his career to mentoring business owners and CEOs. He loved this role...
Losing Our Sisters and Brothers in Our Lung Cancer Community...Throughout my lung cancer journey, I’ve met so many wonderful people who are also fighting lung cancer. With some people, you build a close relationship. Sometimes, they are just passing...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Help Your Friends Help You, Part Three...In the first two parts of this series, I discussed how our friends want to be part of our lung cancer journey. They want to help us. The problem that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
