Love and Lung Cancer...I will be honest; I was never too lucky in the love department. In my teens and for most of my 20s...reactions2comments
My Scan Day Routine...I have a chest, abdomen, and pelvic CT scan coming up soon. My experiences over the last seven years have changed and...reactions4comments
You Don’t Look Sick...Has this happened to you? Have you told people, “I have lung cancer” and they reply, “Oh, but you don’t look sick.”...reactions17comments
Why Lung Cancer Stigma Hurts...It's Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and I wish more people knew why the lung cancer stigma bothers so many of us. First...reactions8comments
PD-L1 and Lung Cancer...The immune system plays an important role in protecting us from disease, it is the body’s way to fight infection and illness...reactionscomments
Surprising Side Effects Of Lung Cancer...Each person’s journey with lung cancer is challenging, no matter what side effects they experience. Some side effects, like fatigue, affect nearly...reactions17comments
Lung Cancer at 30...I was diagnosed with stage IIIB lung cancer at 30 years old. When I heard the words, LUNG CANCER, I was shocked. I...reactions3comments
After Cancer Diagnosis, Exercise is More Important Now Than Ever ...Exercise is good for us. We all know that’s true. And yet, why is it so darn difficult to get motivated to...reactions3comments
What You Really Need to Know about Statistics...When we are first diagnosed with lung cancer, it feels like our world has come collapsing down upon us. I guess in...reactions5comments
I Have Been Diagnosed With Lung Cancer. What's Next?...A diagnosis of lung cancer can be extremely overwhelming. You may feel a wide range of emotions and wonder how your life...reactions3comments
How Does Lung Cancer Develop?...Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that accompany a particular disease. The pathophysiology of lung cancer is complex and still...
Symptoms - Coughing Up Blood...One of the common symptoms of lung cancer is coughing up blood. The medical term for this is hemoptysis, the presence of...
Symptoms - Chest Pain...Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world, and pain is the most common symptom of lung cancer. Approximately 25...
Sputum Cytology...Sputum cytology is the testing of lung secretions or phlegm to look for cancerous cells. The patient coughs up a sample of...
Symptoms - Fatigue...Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced by people with lung cancer. It is characterized by tiredness, weakness...
Symptoms - Shortness of Breath...One of the most common symptoms of lung cancer, particularly in advanced stage lung cancer, is shortness of breath, also known as...
The Chemo and Hearing Loss Connection...Chemotherapy (chemo) can be a life-saving treatment, but it also can come with serious side effects. Hearing loss is a potential side...reactionscomments
Difference in Opinions...One thing is for sure when facing any health condition, especially lung cancer, is that everyone has an opinion. Sometimes, opinions are...reactionscomments
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
Let's Re-Think How to Talk to Lung Cancer Patients...I read many articles about how to talk to lung cancer patients. After 7.5 years of having lung cancer, I thought I...reactions6comments
