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
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
FeaturedNutritional Tips...What tips can you share about maintaining a balanced diet during your lung cancer treatment?...reactions14repliesDiet & NutritionTreatmentTips & Advice
