Zero Justification...When you are on a cancer journey, your family and friends, and acquaintances will convert you into experts on everything from science to financial gurus. It seems as though everyone...reactions2comments
It’s Cancer. It’s Not a Competition...Patient-to-patient boards on social media websites can be a real boon to newly diagnosed lung cancer patients. More often than I can remember I read the words of a newly...reactions1comment
I Never Smoked, but I’ve Been Diagnosed With Lung Cancer at 52...Towards the end of 2019, I started having shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and anxiety when I would exercise. I went to my primary care doctor in January, he...reactions6comments
FeaturedLung Cancer Awareness: Emotions ...Awareness month means living in the truth of your emotions. Do you feel safe enough to share your true emotions when you feel overwhelmed by lung cancer?...reactions9repliesCopingAwarenessMental Health
Planning ahead- E-SCLC...Hey folks, My name is Kathleen and my mother, Melinda, fully intends to be writing you all soon with updates on how she is beating the odds. Meanwhile- this daughter...reactions2replies
Being Courageous Is A Real Choice...How can you get ready to do something though being scared to death or most frightened? Despite fear you still have the ability to be useful. There are moments I...reactions5comments
Community Views: What I Wish People Knew About Lung Cancer...When you have lung cancer, your life can feel turned upside down. There are many questions to ask, choices to make, and people who want to talk with you. Sometimes...reactions17comments
Newly diagnosed friend...My friend was just diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. My friend is single, living with just her dogs. We are in different states. How and what do I do...reactions9repliesAdvocacyCaregivingCoping
FeaturedLung Cancer Awareness: Knowledge and Experiences...Awareness month means sharing your knowledge and experience. How can we work to spread awareness of lung cancer?...reactions4repliesAwarenessAdvocacy
Starting to (Maybe) Get Back to “Normal”...Beginning in October, I have several advocacy events on my calendar that are scheduled to take place live! A few are local, such as a dinner and a talk at...reactionscomments
lung cancer...I have stage one carcinoid small cell cancer of the lung. My lower right lobe was removed with no cancer found in my lymph nodes. I am in the process...reactions4repliesTreatment
Lung Cancer Is My Cause...We all have certain causes that we fundraise for. When I was younger, I was a girl scout and we worked on community projects. As I grew older, I found...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2021...Myth: Lung cancer has a poor prognosis. Fact: The prognosis, or forecast of the disease, is unique to every person with lung cancer. These numbers can be distressing, but statistics...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway 2021(Now Closed)...This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we are giving away a thoughtfully designed self-care prize pack including goodies to help you...reactions6comments
Lung Cancer testing...After weeks of a persistent cough, and it’s not covid, was sent for CT scan. Scan showed spots on lung. Former smoker but haven’t smoked since the 80’s. Sent for...reactions6replies
A Very Common Side Effect: Chemo Brain...Have you ever been talking with someone, and you lose track of what you were saying or you have a word at the tip of your tongue but cannot figure...reactionscomments
Why can't get my father in law get a diagnosis? ...My father is in law is 74 years old and a former smoker. He quit smoking in the early 80s. He has a large fast growing mass in his lung...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceBiopsiesDiagnosis
Lung Nodules...I recently quit smoking and had a CT to see if my health was ok. Scan showed 2 nodules near the left fissure. Dr said not to worry and have...reactions11repliesSupportBiopsies
Hi! My name is Lyen Tanner...My name is Lyen Tanner. I am 65 years old, and I have 2 kids; 1 in Texas and 1 in heaven. I am living with extensive small cell lung...reactions4comments
Immunotherapy...I was diagnosed with non-small cell metastasized lung cancer in June of 2017. In addition to the tumor in the upper portion of my left lung, I had a lesion...reactionscomments
