"You Have Cancer"...Hearing the words “you have cancer” is so very hard. It is probably the hardest conversation that I have had with anyone to date. It is funny the things that...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer is NOT an Automatic Death Sentence...Recently, a woman in an online parenting group that I belong to announced that she had been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer and she was very upset about telling...reactionscomments
What was your diagnosis like?...What was your lung cancer diagnosis like? Did you have symptoms before your diagnosis?...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedSecond Opinions...Have you had a second opinion at any point? Why or why not did you decide to? When did you go for a second opinion? What was your experience like?...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamTreatment
Kicking Cancer's __s! (Part 3)...Dusty speaks with Terri, the creator of KRAS Kickers, a group where researchers, patients, and caregivers come together for greater KRAS lung cancer awareness. Hear the beginning of Terri's story...reactionscomments
Kicking Cancer's __s! (Part 2)...Dusty speaks with Terri, the creator of KRAS Kickers, a group where researchers, patients, and caregivers come together for greater KRAS lung cancer awareness. Hear the beginning of Terri's story...reactionscomments
Kicking Cancer's __s!...When Terri Conneran was first diagnosed with lung cancer, she focused on kicking cancer’s ass. That was before discovering she had the KRAS (pronounced KAY-ras) biomarker. Now, Terri wants to...reactionscomments
Why I Got A Port...I got my port placed in 2016 when I was participating in a clinical trial in Boston traveling back and forth from Chicago. I remember wholeheartedly that I did not...reactions14comments
Advocate Spotlight: Lalaine...LungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Lalaine who was diagnosed with ALK positive lung cancer. No...reactionscomments
Advocacy Looks Different For Everyone...I just surpassed 8 years of living with lung cancer during lung cancer awareness month. That month is in November for those who didn't know. Eight years of making friends, and losing...reactions1comment
Disparities in Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing...Lung cancer treatment has made astounding progress in the past 10 years with advancements in precision medicine which includes biomarker testing, targeted therapies and immunotherapy. Unfortunately, the advancements have not...reactions1comment
Damaged Goods...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...reactions3comments
Early Detection...I was lucky I quit smoking over 10 years ago. I was not going to the doctor. I felt fine. One day my boyfriend says go to his primary doctor...reactions1comment
Making Different Treatment Decisions...I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer overnight and it came as a big surprise to me. I went into the emergency room for a stomach ache for cramps...reactions6comments
The Overwhelm of Multiple Doctors...I have been frequenting the doctor’s office this year. Not because of my cancer specifically, but because of other things. Earlier in the year, a cyst was found on my...reactions6comments
What's Next?...I put my younger son’s final class picture in a frame that I purchased when he started kindergarten. This picture frame has a spot for class pictures from every school...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocate!...Do you have a question about living with lung cancer that you would like to ask our team of advocates? Feel free to enter a question below! These can be...reactions21repliesAdvocacyAwarenessSupportSurvivorshipTips & Advice
A Letter to a Friend (And Reminder to Myself)...Coming out in public about my cancer diagnosis has allowed me to reconnect with distant family and friends from my past. Because I am very open about my journey and share...reactionscomments
Tepmetko (tepotinib)...Tepmetko (tepotinib) is used as a targeted treatment for adults with certain forms of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has metastasized or spread from where it started in the...
Not Today Rona (Part 2)...Read the beginning of Samantha's story in Not Today Rona (Part 1). Suddenly, there was a shortage of toilet paper. After the first few cases of this incurable virus spread like...reactionscomments
