Fatigue and pain...I had a VATS lobectomy of lower lobe in rt lung in 3/2017. Then chemo consisting of cisplatin and navelbine for 4 months which hammered my body and required transfusion...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingWeather
Music...What music do you listen to when having a hard day?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSupport
FeaturedBiomarker Testing...Have you received biomarker testing or discussed biomarker testing?...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesBiomarkers/Genetic Mutations
Back to College in COVID Times...My family and I just came back from a 3-day, 2-night trip to New Jersey. It was the first time in almost a year that we spent the night anywhere...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Juicing for Nutrients...I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. Over the last six or so years I have learned a thing or two about weight and other food-related issues. Whether that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I'm Handling the Pandemic in 2021...This article was written in January 2021. Well, of course, the virus did not end after the new year. In fact, there are more cases than ever. We are patiently...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experiences with Clinical Trials...I have participated in two clinical trials within the last six years. As a lung cancer patient, I felt very strongly about my participation in these trials. With that said...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Resources and Assistance Programs...What resources have you found helpful or do you know of that might help others in the lung cancer community?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTips & AdviceSupport
Support...Family, friends, your healthcare team, other lung cancer patients - where do you turn for support?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Jumping Into Online Lung Cancer Communities...Being a lung cancer survivor, I have chosen to face my stage 4 lung diagnosis. I have considered my online community groups as my extended family. They are walking the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Power Outages, Frigid Temps and Lung Cancer Oh My!...They say to always be thankful for the little things and that you don’t know what you have until it is gone. One of those being electricity for this Mississippi...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Quality of Life...I remember one of my first appointments with my oncologist I asked her why she chose oncology for a career. Her answer? "I didn't go into oncology to save lives...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Cancer #2...Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed in 2018 with stage 2A non-small cell lung cancer with 1 lymph node just outside my lung. Did a year of immunotherapy finished in June...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Podcasting, Coping Tools, and Telling Your Children and Family You Have Cancer...Podcasting has become a therapeutic outlet for me on my cancer healing journey. Talking to my friend and co-host Karlee along with guests that we have on the show allows...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Cost Influence Lung Cancer Management?...The lung cancer treatment path can be long, bumpy, and expensive. The cost of diagnostic tests, scans, imaging, drugs, surgery, and more can quickly add up. People living with lung...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rhonda Richardson...My name is Rhonda Richardson. I am 58 years old and live in Georgia. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with metastasis into liver in January...
Everyday With Lung Cancer...I am Fighting and Praying and Thanking God everyday as I deal with this and when I finally grab a cup of coffee and turn the T.V. on, sit back...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCoping
NO ONE Deserves Lung Cancer...The first time I experienced the stigma surrounding lung cancer was as a teenager, almost 37 years ago. My dad had just died of lung cancer at 41 years old...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
What Side Effects From Lung Cancer Have You Experienced?...What side effects have you or a loved one experienced from lung cancer or treatment? Have any surprised you?...Reactions0reactionsComments48 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Exercising At Home...I have had a gym membership for as long as I can remember. Prior to my lung cancer diagnosis, I would go on my lunch break and either do the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments