Chris Sabia...We are extremely saddened to say that on July 14, 2017, Chris Sabia passed away. Chris was an essential member of the...
SCLC and Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation...I was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma on January 30th 2020. I have finished my radiation of the lungs and also chemotherapy...reactions8comments
Advocacy Improves My Cognitive Impairment Caused By My Brain Tumor...I was diagnosed with lung cancer with metastasis to the brain five years ago. Now my cancer is under control. My body...reactionscomments
Kimberly Lester...Kimberly was previously an advocate on LungCancer.net. Kimberly Lester has been a lung cancer advocate ever since her mother was diagnosed with...
Don Stranathan...Don was previously an advocate on LungCancer.net. We are incredibly saddened to share that former LungCancer.net team member and lung cancer advocate...
Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH...Alison was previously an advocate on LungCancer.net. Alison Petok is an oncology social worker; she received her Master in Social Work and...
Tips for Eating Right During Lung Cancer Treatment...There is a lot to consider when going through lung cancer treatment, and sometimes healthy eating can go by the wayside. However...reactionscomments
New Study Looks at Using Immunotherapy to Treat Advanced Cancers and Autoimmune Conditions...Immunotherapy is one of the tools used in treating cancer, but it is not known whether this treatment is safe and/or effective...reactions3comments
Opdivo: My Experience...I am a member of many Facebook groups that involve lung cancer, cancer support, and bladder cancer. I have noticed in recent...reactions1comment
Getting More Out of Your Recovery?...A pulmonary function test (PFT) is done as part of the staging and diagnosis of lung cancer. At a patient education summit...reactionscomments
Skincare and Cancer...Upon beginning my chemo tablet of Tagrisso, I developed a pesky skin rash. It was only on my chin, chest, and back...reactionscomments
What My Rash Has Taught Me...I have certainly learned a few things through the process of dealing with my latest, nagging side-effect. This persistent rash, covering me...reactionscomments
The Shock of Looking in the Mirror -- Cancer and Body Changes...The body can change rapidly when undergoing cancer treatment. Some of the ways this happens are practically part of our popular culture:...reactionscomments
Samantha Mixon...Samantha is 37 years old and currently lives on St. Simons Island, GA. After graduation from Georgia State University in 2002 with...
Jeffrey Poehlmann...We are extremely saddened to say that on October 21, 2018, Jeffrey Poehlmann passed away. Jeffrey was a valued member of the...
Using Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer Screening...Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. This is partly because lung cancer is often found in later stages...reactions2comments
Remembering Julie Swedberg...We are incredibly saddened to share that Patient Leader Julie Swedberg passed away on April 1, 2023. Julie was diagnosed with stage...reactionscomments
Help Your Friends Help You...As I read different posts and discussions amongst my fellow cancer patients, the topic of friends feeling awkward, saying or doing the...reactions2comments
Life With Small Cell Lung Cancer...Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a type of lung cancer distinct from other lung cancers due to its clinical and biologic...reactionscomments
Conversations With a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive Care...Rev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactionscomments
