Scanxiety...I do deep breathing and visualization when I receive scans and MRIs. I am a beautiful horse, free and running in a beautiful valley, surrounded by mountains, waterfall, and hardwood...reactions1replyScans & Scanxiety
Understanding the Significance of Cancer Ribbon Colors and Supporting Awareness Efforts...Cancer ribbons are a powerful symbol of support and awareness for individuals affected by various types of cancer. Each color represents a different type of cancer, and understanding these colors...reactions3repliesAdvocacyAwareness
Decisions About My Treatments...My fellow lung cancer survivors have asked me if I make decisions on my treatment. I would say "yes and no", but my husband is also involved in making decisions...reactionscomments
FeaturedJoin us in remembering Alisa Brenes ...In celebration of Alisa's life, her vibrant spirit, and her steadfast dedication to lung cancer advocacy, we invite you to share your cherished memories on our memory wall....reactions2repliesAdvocacyCopingAwareness
Coping With Scanxiety in Lung Cancer...Anxiety is a common feeling among people with cancer and cancer survivors. In fact, about half of cancer survivors deal with ongoing anxiety. Some people have so much anxiety that...reactionscomments
To My New Friends...Over the last ten years I have prided myself in being as helpful as I can to those newly diagnosed. I have been called, texted, tagged etc. asking for me...reactions3comments
Living Fully After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis...A lung cancer diagnosis can feel like a sentence, but for me, it became a wake-up call to live differently. Faced with the possibility of limited time, I chose to...reactionscomments
Scanxiety...I can’t say I really have scanxiety. I was diagnosed in April 2023. I have a type of lung cancer that is a result of a genetic mutation, my cancer...reactions1replyBiomarkers/Genetic MutationsScans & ScanxietyDiet & Nutrition
Tips for scanxiety ...I received a stage 4 diagnosis in January of 2020 , and I have remained stable… however … scan time does not get easier! Time is a tricky thing in...reactionsreplies
Understanding treatment and stage of NSCLC...I currently am being treated for a reoccurrence of lung cancer after 10 years. This time in my right lung and inoperable due to removal of lower left 10 years...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Trying not to think about upcoming PET Scan...Last year I was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer. I got through needed treatment and was put on the Limited Stage - with getting Cat and MRI scans I...reactions4repliesCopingDiagnosisScans & Scanxiety
How do I handle scanxiety? ...Music, spending time with me kids. Not checking my email or app 10 million times....reactions2replies
LungCancer.net Awareness Month: The Weight of Scanxiety...November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and this year we are focusing on The Weight of Scanxiety. From waiting for test results to coping with uncertainty, scanxiety is a heavy...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway...The giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to give back to our community with something that brings a...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Scanxiety, Follow-up appointments, and more. ...November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. We are using this month to raise awareness about lung cancer and foster conversations within our community about coping with this type of cancer...reactions8replies
My Experience With Chemo...I began chemotherapy on December 10, 2014, and it lasted for about a month. My oncologist said I was one of her most fit patients, as I tolerated chemo quite...reactions7comments
Becoming Your Own Advocate...Navigating a new diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing, not to mention time-consuming and occasionally frustrating. However, this is a vital step, especially after a new diagnosis. Don’t be afraid...reactions2comments
Lung cancer and tagrisso...I had to go off of tagrisso for a month due to a knee replacement surgery. My next pet scan they found a spot on my lung. They said it...reactions2replies
