Reflections of Two Caregivers: Patti & Yolanda...This article was co-authored by Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo and Patti Henry. Both Yolanda and Patti lost their mothers to lung cancer. They share a conversation they had about caring for and...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Understanding the Lingo...I have been newly diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer stage 1. I have read some of the topics on it but don't understand the lingo used. what is...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Feeling A Little Meh Lately...It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished member of LungCancer.net and a source of inspiration, Lisa generously...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Why Exercise Is A Partner?...As we get older or old enough to do our own research; well, that opens up a floodgate of constant learning and understanding how components of life work. Lung cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Little Things...I recently participated in a young adult cancer conference. Due to the pandemic, the conference was held virtually. Put on by Elephants and Tea and Lacuna Loft, the conference was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Fragile? It's Ok!!...I am fragile. I feel really flimsy and delicate lately. This is real talk in the raw. Sometimes I can't put a finger on why I feeling so sluggish, worn...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Accomplishment and Loss...My initial plan for this article was to write about a recent accomplishment of the EGFR Resisters Lung Cancer Patient group: namely, the successful awarding of two grants of $200,000...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Fear of what lies ahead...I am entering year 3 with stage 1 lung cancer. I also have severe COPD. Because of the emphysema they have been unable to biopsy the nodules so don't even...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSupport
Lung Cancer Additional Treatment Experiences...Undergoing lung cancer treatment can feel like a tiring and demanding process. Just making the decision about which type of treatment is the best course of action can be overwhelming...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Family History...Editor's Note: The following article was written by Carly Ornstein, National Director of Lung Cancer Education at the American Lung Association. “Radical Acceptance rests on letting go of the illusion...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bladder or Lung Cancer?...Hi everyone... 10 yrs ago, I had stage one bladder cancer, had TUR for removal and went about my life. 8 years ago, a 5MM nodule appears on my upper...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Is Lung Cancer Awareness Not Important?...I've been surviving lung cancer for over 8 years now. I can't even begin to count the number of people, friends, that I've lost. And seeing the pain in the families...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Switzerland's Best Kept Secret...A cancer diagnosis automatically makes life more challenging and living in a foreign country compounds that. Having to navigate the medical system in a language that is not my mother...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
High blood glucose post chemotherapy treaatment...I am just wondering how many have seen a spike in blood sugar levels following Cisplatin treatment? I had not had high levels of glucose and tryglicerides until after finishing...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide Effects
Yes, I Smoked...This article is not written to seek support like, "hang in there" or "I'm sorry you are going through this." It is not my goal to make you uncomfortable about...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Does Lung Cancer Stage Influence Palliative Care Decisions?...Palliative care can be helpful for people at any stage and type of cancer. However, research shows there is a lack of awareness and understanding of the benefits of palliative...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Putting Aside My Working Life...My targeted oral treatment has significantly controlled my brain metastasis and shrunk part of my lung tumor. Moreover, the side effects are remarkably manageable. My oncologist advised me to make...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making Money as a Lung Cancer Survivor...One of the biggest challenges a lung cancer patient will come across is money. Even with health insurance medical bills add up. There are prescription drug costs and the need...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Complicated Relationship...Lung cancer and asthma are a complicated duo. Asthma can be mild for some, as it was for me for the first few years after being diagnosed. Then lung cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lung Cancer Traditional Treatment Experiences...Undergoing lung cancer treatment can feel like a long and sometimes challenging journey. There are many decisions along the way, including choosing the treatments that you and your doctor feel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments