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...reactions14comments
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...reactions9repliesCopingAdvocacyCaregiving
FeaturedLung Cancer Awareness: Knowledge and Experiences...Awareness month means sharing your knowledge and experience. How can we work to spread awareness of lung cancer?...reactions4repliesAdvocacyAwareness
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...reactions2repliesBiopsiesDiagnosisTips & Advice
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
My three year journey...My road to lung cancer is not typical in a way. Like most people in 2018, I worked 60 hours a week and was active on my time off. I...reactionscomments
Keep Pushing that Boulder...Someone asked me what having lung cancer felt like. I couldn’t really find the most accurate words to encompass the physical aspect of the cancer itself as well as the...reactions1comment
Living with severe Fatigue...I am in my 4th year with NSCL cancer, been on different treatments all this time. I feel it has taken a great toll on my mind and body and...reactions1replySide EffectsCopingMental Health
When I Heard I Needed Palliative Care...I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. I have only had to stay at the hospital in the beginning when I was diagnosed, shortly after for about two weeks...reactionscomments
Financial Compensations for Lung Cancer Volunteers...As I have worked on lung cancer advocacy as a volunteer, I found some volunteer work can be paid for by pharma and some non-profit organizations. In addition, the pharma...reactionscomments
Healthy Conversation With Your Doctor...It's not a simple walk in the park at times speaking to your oncologist. So what are some of your tips when making the experience less daunting? Tip 1 -...reactionsreplies
