The Life of a Caregiver of a Stage 4 Lung Cancer Patient...40 years ago (next year), with 5 children, 10 grandchildren, I found the Love of my life; my husband, soul mate, best friend on my darkest Days, father of our...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Do We Cough?...Coughing is a normal part of life. In fact, coughing even serves an important purpose in keeping your throat and lungs healthy. “When things such as mucus, germs, or dust...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
From Cancer Survivor to Olympic Champion...Editor's Note: This article was written during the 2022 Winter Olympics. It's the second day of the Olympics and the Canada snowboarder, Max Parrot, got his first gold medal in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 I feel like I have witnessed a few...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Cancer and Cooking Recipe Series: Easy Casseroles...When you are on a cancer journey, sometimes the thought of food is not pleasant. Some of us struggle to have an appetite while others have sensitive systems and have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Not all EGFR Mutations Are the Same...Many of you understand the importance of having biomarker testing when you are diagnosed with lung cancer. This biomarker testing may indicate that you have an EGFR-positive mutation. But what...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lung Cancer Advocacy...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I promised myself that I would become an advocate. Being diagnosed with lung cancer really turned my life and my family’s life upside...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedNutritional Tips...What tips can you share about maintaining a balanced diet during your lung cancer treatment?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceTreatment
My brother has lung cancer...Few weeks ago my brother received information that he has lung cancer (no talks on staging yet). The information we received is that he has a small tumor on his...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFriends & FamilyDiagnosisTips & Advice
Likely Vs Unlikely...After being diagnosed how likely are you to tell your doctor everything in regards to how you truly feel? Are there any new worries or concerns that you're willing to...Reactions0reactionsComments65 repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTips & AdviceMental Health
Worried about results...I am waiting to see a dr about my ct scan results. I work in the medical field so I know medical terminology. One thing I have never seen before...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesScans & ScanxietyDiagnosis
Looking Ahead to 2022: Events & Conferences...There are many ways to be a lung cancer advocate. One of those ways is to participate in events held by the many lung cancer organizations. I am an alumnus...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reclaim My Life After Lung Cancer...Before I was diagnosed with lung cancer 6.5 years ago, I was a professor, a mother, and a wife. Life was busy but rewarding and fulfilling. After I had lung...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Newly diagnosed... weighing options...I am newly diagnosed (2/7/2022). I just turned 69 on the 21st of February and I want to weigh treatment options and decide for myself what I am and am...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
NEPA and Managing Nausea from Lung Cancer Treatment...Scientists are making breakthroughs in preventing nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. One medicine, called NEPA, shows promise in warding off these side effects in people receiving chemo for lung cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Request for the Community...In 2018, I submitted an in-depth synopsis of my lung cancer story, but I didn't want to continue that story which spans about the first year and 10 months of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Leaving Your Legacy...I was recently part of an eight-week support group. We got together every Tuesday, we were given a prompt and with that prompt chose a picture to go with it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cancer Maturity: Navigating The Highs and Lows...I would like to think within time people affected with cancer go through a process of development and that can run its course anywhere from acceptance to tolerance. The words...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding A Sense Of Balance - Life With Cancer...As a person living with lung cancer, the treatment and medical appointments can be exhausting and time-consuming. There should be a balance between my life and dealing with my cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What's the End-of-Life Like?...I have two controversial thoughts that are bothering me. One is I want to know what the end-of-life is like. I'm almost obsessed with it. Another one, which is equally...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
