PET Scans...My husband had a PET scan yesterday with contrast. He has had them before as well as CT scans. Ever since we came back he has felt so bad that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
The Lung Tumor Microbiome...A host of bacteria and other microscopic organisms live in your body. This natural community of tiny organisms is called the microbiome. Research has shown that a balanced and diverse...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Lung Cancer...When you were diagnosed with lung cancer did your doctor clearly explain your diagnosis between SCLC and NSCLC? Were you better guided by your PCP or specialist (Pulmologist)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Making the Most of Summer...Summer is my favorite season, and I look forward to summer every year. But once I started on Alectinib, being in the sun became challenging. Because of my treatment, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Aurora Lucas...Aurora Lucas is a Health Leader for LungCancer.net, where she shares her journey and advocates for those impacted by lung cancer. Diagnosed at the age of 28 with Stage IIIA...
Scan day routines...Do you have a routine for scan day? Share what that routine might be....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesScans & ScanxietyTips & Advice
Coping With Life’s Obstacles While Battling Lung Cancer...Editor's Note: This article includes references to self-harm. If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage you to seek help from a mental health professional or a trusted...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedEarly Detection...How important do you think early detection is in lung cancer treatment? How has your diagnosis fared in how your doctor has responded to your treatment? Do share...Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Remembering Ivy Elkins...We are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Health Leader Ivy Elkins passed away on June 23, 2024, at the age of 57. Ivy was diagnosed with lung...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Medications Give Lung Cancer Patients Hope...Diagnosis and treatment are improving for people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Targeted therapies are at the forefront of this progress. They are a form of “personalized” medicine.Targeted therapy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lingering Questions...Have you found yourself lost in what are the right questions when diagnosed with lung cancer? I'm sure that first visit may be intimidating as well as scary. Details are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingAdvocacyHealthcare Team
Health Leader Answers: Mental Health From Diagnosis to Treatment...We asked some of our Health Leaders about their experiences managing their mental health and relationships after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Their answers highlight the emotional effect of a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Join us in remembering Ivy Elkins...In honor of Ivy's life, her energy, and her unwavering commitment to lung cancer advocacy, we invite you to post your most special memories here on our memory wall....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
scared to death...I had RSV pneumonia in Nov. Recovered well. On Tuesday I went to ER with an ear infection. As precaution, they did a chest x-ray which led to a CT...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesScans & Scanxiety
When Cancer Interrupts Your Life: How to Cope...I recently heard a lady that was recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer state that she was tired of cancer interrupting her life. I must say that I totally understood...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lungs cancer...Hey guys, So I am assuming I could have a lungs cancer but I am not sure, I have all of the symptoms but I don't caught blood, is it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Lung cancer 3rd stage advanced ...My father is having lung cancer 3rd stage advanced. I need guidance who already faced the same issue...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Reprogramming Stigma...How do and can we change the stigma that is strongly placed when we speak about lung cancer? It was suggested that this cancer only stems from smoking so if...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping with treatment and side effects...I've found that my self talk has been very important to maintaining my sanity throughout this journey. I've had mood disorder in the past and still take lithium for a...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Self-Conversations...With everything going on in real-time...what have been some self-conversations you've had reflecting on your lung cancer diagnosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTreatment
