Lung Cancer and Search Engines...If you are newly diagnosed with lung cancer, I cannot stress this enough - stay off Google or any other search engine...reactions2comments
Looking On The Bright Side...I have marveled at the emerging discoveries of lung cancer drugs and clinical trials. Most of the drugs have controlled gene mutations...reactions1comment
I Have Cried Every Day This Week - Survivors Guilt...There are a few things that after you are diagnosed with lung cancer you find to be very difficult to handle. The...reactions4comments
My Secrets to Living with Lung Cancer...I recently read the following question (paraphrased): “I’ve been having some mental issues that are odd for me. I think it might...reactions20comments
The Frustrations of Unexplainable Symptoms...There comes a time on this journey where you want answers, as everything that ails us can’t just be cancer or can...reactions33comments
My Experience with Biomarker Testing...In April 2014, I was diagnosed with stage IIIb lung cancer. Being a new cancer patient, I did not know how to...reactions4comments
Dear Lung Cancer Patient...Dear Lung Cancer Patient, I’m just writing to say, I’m sorry about the stigma. I know you wake up every day with...reactions6comments
Pulmonary Function Testing...Pulmonary function tests are a series of non-invasive tests that assess breathing and how well the lungs are working. Pulmonary function testing...
Symptoms - Persistent Cough...One of the most common symptoms of lung cancer is a persistent cough, with estimates ranging from 47 percent to 86 percent...
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
We Need More Miracles...This invader into our lives...lung cancer...not only wreaks havoc in our bodies, but it also breaks our hearts. As a longtime survivor...reactionscomments
Financial Compensation for Cancer Patients - Another Viewpoint...I wrote an essay last year about financial compensation for cancer patients when working with pharmaceutical companies and various cancer organizations. Cancer...reactionscomments
Donna Fernandez...Donna was previously an advocate on LungCancer.net. Hi, I am Donna Fernandez! I am a daughter, wife, mom, grandmother, animal lover extraordinaire...
Deena Cook...Deena was previously an advocate on LungCancer.net. In July 2012 I was diagnosed with NSCLC after my lower left lobe was surgically...
My Christmas Tree Is Still Up...I'm sure that anyone who walked into my house would ask, "Why is your Christmas tree up?" This is a complex question. In...reactions2comments
Parenting and Lung Cancer...When people see me or pictures of me, they don't think, "That poor sick girl." They think, "Samantha, you can still work...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted Therapy...The three main types of treatment that you can expect after receiving a lung cancer diagnosis include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy...reactions9comments
Financial Assistance and Lung Cancer...I don't get how financial assistance is supposed to work, especially when you have a dependent. They don't even pro-rate. My 16-year-old daughter...reactionscomments
When To Consider A 2nd Opinion (Part 2)...Author’s Note: I have written about second opinions previously, but the issue continues to arise in my lung cancer circle of friends...reactions5comments
