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...reactions5repliesSide 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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesCopingWeather
FeaturedBiomarker Testing...Have you received biomarker testing or discussed biomarker testing?...reactions23repliesBiomarkers/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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Resources and Assistance Programs...What resources have you found helpful or do you know of that might help others in the lung cancer community?...reactions11repliesTips & AdviceSupport
Support...Family, friends, your healthcare team, other lung cancer patients - where do you turn for support?...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
