Do Scans Scare Me???...No not anymore as I finally have realized that it is too big for me to worry about--I have just handled the...reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingScans & Scanxiety
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
Finding My Feet While Traversing Along A Rocky Path...Oncologists fight cancer for a living; it is a clear journey that they choose to be on. However, patients living with lung...reactionscomments
I Want To Grow My Family. But, Can I?...When lung cancer enters your life, it disrupts things you would never think of. When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I...reactions1comment
The Important Reminders...When coping with an illness like lung cancer, the fewer reminders of what you're experiencing in real time, the better. I know...reactions4comments
Sometimes Its O.k. To Let Your Mind Run Free...Having cancer can consume so much of both your daily and long time life. We have to keep track of all the...reactions4repliesCoping
Jack of Most Trades: Appreciating My Unique Passions...I'm not sure what's been going on with me lately. I've wanted to help every person that's crossed my path. Of course...reactions1comment
The Unpredictable Complications of Surgery...I had surgery related to my lung cancer done on August 31, 2022. I did not go into the surgery thinking it...reactions1comment
Reflections on Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022...So, we all know that November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, but for me and the lung cancer community, it’s every day...reactionscomments
Trying to cope with the idea of cancer...Found a 3cm nodule upper lobe of left lung. Family Dr and radiologist say very suspicious wanted biopsy sent me to pulmonary...reactions35repliesBiopsiesEarly Stage
Choosing to Advocate for Myself...I am in awe for reaching this far living with lung cancer. Throughout my diagnosis and treatment, I choose to self-advocate for...reactions7comments
Making it to My Daughter's Senior Year with Lung Cancer...My journey with lung cancer began before I knew about it. I was always tired but always tried to make everything fun...reactionscomments
Celebrating Holidays After a Cancer Diagnosis...I love celebrating holidays even if it’s other religious holidays or other people’s cultural holidays. I like to help them celebrate something...reactions3comments
What To Pack For Surgery And A Hospital Stay...I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014 and after many treatments, I was told that I was NED (no evidence of...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Lung cancer - 80% chance? Surgery? ...After a few weeks reading everyone’s posts it’s time for me to introduce myself, my dad gets reoccurring chest infections, and the...reactions9repliesSurgeryNewly DiagnosedEarly Stage
My Lung Cancer Journey and Church!...All my life I was told “God heals” but I never had to call upon God for any type of healing. Until...reactionscomments
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...reactions46replies
neuropathy...i would like to know how to deal with numbness’s in my legs and toes. Are there any recommendations for exercise- such...reactions8repliesCoping
Family Gatherings...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer my kids were much younger, so family gatherings were much easier. After my treatments and...reactions2comments
