Why is it Hard to Talk about Lung Cancer?...I have noticed that after almost eight years of being in the cancer world there will be times when the people you are with do not know that you have...reactions1comment
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
Weight Lost...Do you struggle with weight loss with lung cancer, and has it made you more anxious as a survivor? My mom definitely lost weight and her words "I guess this...reactionsrepliesDiet & NutritionCopingSymptoms
Hope: An Essential When Talking to Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer six and a half years ago, it turned my life upside down. First, I was in the emergency room for three days, and...reactions8comments
When To Consider A 2nd Opinion (Part 1)...Author’s Note:I have written about second opinions previously, but the issue continues to arise in my lung cancer circle of friends. The topic is so important, I am compelled to...reactions4comments
Community Views: Lung Cancer Will Not Stop Me...A cancer diagnosis alters your reality. Part of you is always aware of your cancer or fears its recurrence. It is that uneasy thought lingering in the back of your...reactionscomments
Alternative, Complementary and/or Natural Therapies...I was getting my photo taken for an article that was being written about my lung cancer story and the photographer asked me a question that at the time I...reactionscomments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like good physical health, good mental health is vital...
Community Member Spotlight: Sam...LungCancer.net is dedicated to highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with lung cancer. Sam was diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLC in 2015 after being misdiagnosed with asthma...reactionscomments
Cancer and Cooking Recipe Series: Sugar-Free Desserts...Sometimes on a cancer journey we often want a sweet treat, but might feel guilty about it. There’s so much out there about refined sugars and how bad it is...reactions1comment
I’m Going To Be A Grandma Again!...Recently I had received some not-so-good news about my brain mets. I go every three months for an MRI and a CT scan. I was told recently that the two...reactions3comments
Advice to Those Newly Diagnosed...I think this is one of the most asked questions to someone who has cancer, and it has been over five years. I have been interviewed quite a bit and...reactionscomments
I Have EGFR Lung Cancer...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer everything went so fast but also slow at the same time. I remember sitting and waiting in what felt like a million doctors’...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Survivor and my experience at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital...Age 71 and a lifetime full of stories to tell. I fought alcoholism early in life and survived it. I served in the United States Navy and became a positive...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
