Do you think an x-ray is enough...Hi, I am 47 and 2 weeks ago my fingers of my right hand started to hurt. A strange pain. Then I was a bit breathless. Went to a lung...reactions45replies
neuropathy...i would like to know how to deal with numbness’s in my legs and toes. Are there any recommendations for exercise- such as riding a stationary bike- weight and resistance...reactions7repliesCoping
Family Gatherings...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer my kids were much younger, so family gatherings were much easier. After my treatments and after I build up my strength, we started...reactions2comments
Happy Birthday and Lung Cancer Awareness Month...Another milestone was reached. I turned 43 in November...for the first time people! I was diagnosed shortly after I turned 33 on November 27, 2012. Sometimes I feel like life came...reactions2comments
Eating issues after lobectomy ...Hi- Has anyone had trouble eating after a left lower lobectomy? My esophagus is not emptying fast enough leading to a very full feeling after eating. Any suggestions to help...reactions2replies
Next Steps...When someone has been approached with the horrible news of “you have lung cancer”, the flurry of images that goes through someone’s mind, I can imagine is overwhelming. I recall...reactions4comments
How I Learned I Had Lung Cancer...For about 7 months I was seeing an orthopedic doctor and therapist for a pain in my neck which did not get better. My PT said I should get an...reactions13comments
Lung Cancer Has Totally Turned My Life Upside Down...I had currently had other health conditions, White Matter Disease in the brain, hyponatremia, low sodium, broken clavicle, had a plate and screws put in right clavicle, causing neuropathy and...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisLate Stage
My cancer...My story started in February. I went to urgent care because I was throwing up, they did a CT scan and there I found out I had lung cancer. I...reactions5repliesTreatmentCopingAwareness
Numb From My Journey With Lung Cancer...Aug 3rd, 2022 I got the big C word... Cancer! August 16th I had surgery and they take a 3rd of my lung out! 3 days in ICU... August 23rd...reactions2repliesSurgeryCopingDiagnosisSupport
Family History...Hello to all, first of all I feel for anyone who is living with a lung cancer diagnosis and all family and caregivers of lung cancer patients. I lost my...reactions12repliesSupportTips & AdviceMental Health
My Journey to Understand Psycho-Oncology...Before I tell my story, I'd like to distinguish the terms psychology and psycho-oncology, also called psychosocial oncology. Psychology is a particular field of the study of mind and behavior...reactions1comment
Chasing a Puppy Led to My Lung Cancer Diagnosis...Hello! My name is Cathy. This is the first I've gone into detail. I use to keep a journal with all that went on, then I stopped. Back in July...reactions2comments
Why Me? Why Not?...2019 started off rough for me. I was actively monitoring and assisting 3 of my elderly family members with no help from my siblings. There was my 90 year old...reactions10comments
Happy Birthday to Me!...On November 3rd I celebrated another birthday! Whoo hoo! In November of 2014, two weeks and 3 days after my 46 birthday, I was diagnosed with stage 3 NSCLC. I...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month...It’s November and Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Time to raise awareness for lung cancer. It is time to highlight our need for more funding and more research. Also, a time...reactions1comment
What went wrong?...My husband went to the doctor for his knee pain, I stayed at home because it was not a big deal. 3 hours went by and I am beginning to...reactions1replyDiagnosisCaregivingCoping
Early Lung Cancer Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with cancer a year ago. They found it through a routine examination. Had surgery chemo and radiation. Now I'm on the immune therapy. I didn't have any...reactions3repliesEarly StageNewly DiagnosedCoping
Small cell lung cancer ...I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in July, 2021. Was a previous smoker (quit when diagnosed) but no scans for 3 years. I asked for a scan, which...reactions21repliesTips & AdviceCoping
What were your first signs of lung cancer that took you to the Doctor?...Wanting to know what made you go to the doctor. What hurt or not hurt?...reactions20repliesSymptoms
