Waiting on a diagnosis, newly diagnosed, or unsure? ...Where are you along the diagnosis spectrum? Share your story with our community. Your voice may help someone in need....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiagnosis
Getting Through a Lung Cancer Diagnosis...I often get asked by many people in the lung cancer community, especially the newer diagnosed, how I get through it. This year, I'll be celebrating my 10-year cancerversary. People...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
BRAF gene mutation...Diagnosed with BRAF gene mutation in June, 2024. I’m still in a state of shock, never smoked. I’m on a targeted therapy now and wondering if there’s anyone out there...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Health Insurance Denials...I've heard so many stories about how health insurance would deny many in the lung cancer community. It was horrible to hear about this because being diagnosed with lung cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Enduring...It started after I survived the whole COVID mess. In my mind I thought that maybe I had COVID or a bad case of the flu. Over the period of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pre-diagnosis question...Hi Everybody, I'm pre-diagnosis and, needless to say, a nervous wreck. My story: On March 4, 2024, I had a routine chest CT to double check the normal nodules in...Reactions0reactionsComments50 repliesDiagnosisScans & ScanxietyTips & Advice
Prominent Symptoms...What lung cancer symptoms are most prominent for you at this time? How do you manage them?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
The Mental Battle of Cancer...I have said many times that often the mental and emotional aspects of my cancer journey are the most difficult. Intrusive thoughts tend to consume me sometimes. I try to...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Yearly Screening...Hi. My name is Tracy. I am a 55 year-old, single Mom of 3 incredible kids. I lost both my parents at young ages to cancer. My Dad passed away...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Self-Care & More ...What does self-care look like for you these days? Do you have a weekly or daily routine you try to stick to? What keeps you mentally calm when things feel...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesMental Health
mass used on latest X-Ray...So I have been dealing with NSCLC for the past 7 years. My most recent LC screening showed a 'new' speculated nodule. a few weeks ago I ended up in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Hope and Lung Cancer...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I really didn’t understand the true meaning of hope. Yes, we hear others saying, “There is hope, or be hopeful,” but honestly, many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
scheduled for a lobectomy in 2 weeks...Hello, Mine has been caught early. I was just diagnosed with Stage 1 adenocarcinoma and am scheduled to have a lobectomy in 2 weeks. My questions are: should I insist...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEarly StageNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Pathophysiology of Lung Cancer...Lung cancer is a disease affected by many factors, including biological ones. It is currently the leading cause of cancer death across the world. It is often an illness with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Newly diagnosed...I have been diagnosed with stage 1b non-small cell carcinoma. I will be having surgery on 9/12. I have refused to do chemo or radiation. Has anybody else refused chemo...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgery
PET Scans...My husband had a PET scan yesterday with contrast. He has had them before as well as CT scans. Ever since we came back he has felt so bad that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
The Lung Tumor Microbiome...A host of bacteria and other microscopic organisms live in your body. This natural community of tiny organisms is called the microbiome. Research has shown that a balanced and diverse...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Lung Cancer...When you were diagnosed with lung cancer did your doctor clearly explain your diagnosis between SCLC and NSCLC? Were you better guided by your PCP or specialist (Pulmologist)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Making the Most of Summer...Summer is my favorite season, and I look forward to summer every year. But once I started on Alectinib, being in the sun became challenging. Because of my treatment, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Aurora Lucas...Aurora Lucas is a Health Leader for LungCancer.net, where she shares her journey and advocates for those impacted by lung cancer. Diagnosed at the age of 28 with Stage IIIA...
