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
Sometimes, I Forget That I'm Sick...I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. I was on the younger end of the spectrum compared to the average age of someone diagnosed, which is 70. I have...reactions7comments
Advice needed for unique diagnosis ...Dear Community Members, I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to you today seeking advice and support as I navigate a difficult health situation. Recently, I...reactions4repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
What are the Facts and Signs of Oral Cancer...Facts and Signs of Oral Cancer...reactions2repliesSymptoms
My 9-Year Cancerversary...This past December, I celebrated my 9-year cancerversary. While I am obviously thrilled to have lived way longer than I expected when diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, this cancerversary...reactions8comments
Using Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer Screening...Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. This is partly because lung cancer is often found in later stages. It also can look like many other illnesses...reactions2comments
Remembering Julie Swedberg...We are incredibly saddened to share that Patient Leader Julie Swedberg passed away on April 1, 2023. Julie was diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma at age 41, and she went...reactionscomments
Decision on Treatments...I’ve been asked by newly diagnosed lung cancer patients how did I decide on my treatments. This is a good question because these newly diagnosed patients are lost, scared, and...reactionscomments
