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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
Improving My Quality Of Life...After years into my lung cancer treatment, my mission remains to include healthy habits that could improve the quality of my life. Taking charge of my health by choosing a...reactions7comments
My Recent Scare!...Besides November being my birthday month, Thanksgiving, and my cancerversary, I received some not-so-good news: it was a lung cancer scare. In November of 2019 after my lung cancer was...reactions11comments
support groups/ volunteer ...I have NSLC and would like to contact an organization in eastern connecticut for support groups and volunteering services. I have tried to contact Yale Smilow center and they are...reactions2replies
Help Your Friends Help You, Part Two...Our friends want to help us, but sometimes they don’t know how. This article is part 2 in sharing how I believe friends can support me in my cancer journey...reactions3comments
Lc symptoms ...Ct result 3mm lower nodule & upper 4.5 r nodule. Have had increasingly worse cough, shortness of breath, hoarseness, tiredness. I have been seeing my family Dr for almost yr...reactions4replies
What is it Really Like to Live With Cancer?...I have been living with lung cancer for nine years now. I never in my life imagined that I would be diagnosed with lung cancer. When I was diagnosed, I...reactions6comments
How I Opened Up My CrossFit Gym...In 2011, I lost the job that I had for almost 12 years. As I look back now, it was a blessing, but at that time, it was devastating. I...reactions1comment
How do you cope?...Waiting on biopsy for lung cancer. Just found out I also have blood clots inlegs. On blood thinner does it work? See cancer Dr. for first appt Friday....reactions30repliesCoping