Symptoms of secondary lung cancer ...Hi, I’m hoping someone can help. I haven’t been DX with lung cancer, but am worried. I am 40 previously had breast cancer 6 years ago and have been in...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
That Amazing Word......I heard that amazing word one more time. What is that word that you speak of? I am so glad that you asked. The amazing word is "STABLE". I had...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Melanoma Stage IV in 2012...My melanoma had progressed to my brain, both lungs, liver, kidney, gallbladder, left adrenal gland, and spinal cord. Three Gamma Knife radiations to the brain, two craniotomies, and the first...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cancer Scars...There is a song from the nineties by the band Goo Goo dolls called “name”. In this song, there is a lyric, and it is “scars are souvenirs you never...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How to Find Friends...I started a self-grown journey in May 2021. I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer six years ago. I gave a lot of thought to this self-development journey at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Caregiver Topic: Fatigue...When one is diagnosed with cancer, we often designate someone to be our caregiver. This can be a partner, child, parent, friend, or sibling. When I was diagnosed with lung...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Do I Connect With Other People In The Lung Cancer Community?...Lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis for both men and women in the United States. Regardless, it can be challenging to find other people who understand your...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Family Ride With My Lung Cancer...The first people who have taken a ride with me through my lung cancer journey are my family. They are the reason I am fighting my illness. With their love...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
I'm NED, Now What?...I am not a fan of abbreviations when used and not explained. If I am scrolling through a Facebook group and find a topic that I want to read and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedWhat's your favorite treatment day song? ...We know treatment days can be tough, we'd love to hear from you about your favorite song to listen to that helps get you through your treatment days....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTreatmentSupport
From Burnout to Reflection...I was experiencing burnout at the beginning of May. This is not the first burnout I experienced, but it was the first time I was diagnosed with lung cancer. It...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Knowing How to Balance...How have you learned to balance life along with lung cancer? It's so important to run the course of not only the disease but: Self-care Diet Exercise What's your take?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & NutritionCopingTips & Advice
What Now...Was diagnosed a couple of days ago with Non small lung cancer. It really wasn’t a shock as I’ve been telling doctors for months that something wasn’t right. Finally got...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Grieving Those on the Journey...Part of living is unfortunately dying. Why so many are taken too soon is beyond me. Our lung cancer community has lost so many in recent days. Some of them...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Finding Solace...Though the last year and a half have been the pits for so many reasons, and COVID being one of them; somewhere deep within us all is a spark of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What to expect in final stage...My mom was hospitalized for coughing blood, they thought it was pneumonia. Scans showed a 7.3cm mass in her lung. lymph nodes swollen. No treatments she could survive, she also...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingLate StageTips & AdviceEnd of Life CareCaregiving
How Will the Final Rule of the 21st Century Cures Act Impact You?...The 21st Century Cures Act was passed in 2016 by Congress in order to “help accelerate medical product development and bring new innovations and advances to patients who need them...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tough Decisions...As an adult, we make tough decisions regularly. I feel that I have made quite a few since I was diagnosed with lung cancer. We all must make the decision...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A New Family Milestone...In my marriage, there are many milestones my family chooses to celebrate. To name a few of these are wedding anniversary, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, Easter, birthdays...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life 1.5 years after open lobectomy surgery ...Hello I am new to this forum. I came here in hopes that i could find some incite about an issue I am having. I had an open lobectomy on...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesHealthcare TeamSurgerySupport
