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...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...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...reactions5repliesSurvivorshipNewly 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...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...reactions9repliesDepression
Managing Anxiety ...What habits do you have to cope with stress and anxiety?...reactions21repliesCopingMental 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...reactions4repliesCopingTips & 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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Transitioning Doctors...When we discuss our experiences with doctors, the conversation can go through a level of peaks - it's something. Some have had...reactionscomments
Has anyone here been diagnosed stage 1a without a lung biopsy?...Having trouble trusting my oncologists and team...reactions8repliesBiopsies
What Will Come After My First TKI?...Living with lung cancer has changed my perspective on life. I have been interested in clinical studies as well as the different lung...reactionscomments
