Fresh Air: A Place for Lung Cancer Support...There are so many lung cancer groups available to join in Facebook it can be overwhelming. When you are first diagnosed, it's like being dropped off in another country, and no...reactionscomments
Scan Day Antics...The hopeful yet anxious filled day known as scan day. In November, I embarked on scan set number 10. I don’t know why I count them. I just have. Because...reactions2comments
Community Spotlight: Rhonda (Part 2)...Since her diagnosis in 2019, Rhonda has been on different treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy to treat her late-stage lung cancer. This is Rhonda’s story about resilience and learning to...reactionscomments
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19...The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions to daily life. New research shows that the...reactions1comment
Saying Goodbye and Thank You to a Hard Year...In January 2020, my radiation and medical oncologists said, "I belong to a group of 5% of lung cancer patients who are never smokers called the ALK positive." They further...reactions7comments
Have you been diagnosed with SCLC?...What has your diagnosis / treatment experience been like?...reactions13repliesDiagnosis
Lung Cancer at 30...I was diagnosed with stage IIIB lung cancer at 30 years old. When I heard the words, LUNG CANCER, I was shocked. I think everyone is shocked when they hear these...reactions3comments
Community Spotlight: Rhonda (Part 1)...Since her diagnosis in 2019, Rhonda has been on different treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy to treat her late-stage lung cancer. This is Rhonda's story about resilience and learning to...reactionscomments
Are You Ready for a COVID-19 Vaccine?...I certainly am! I plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as I am allowed given the State of Illinois guidelines. As someone living with lung cancer and on...reactions1comment
New Health Project: Keeping It Real...In most of my articles, I talk about the numerous negative impacts that my particular brand of chronic illness has had on my daily life. I also always try to...reactions2comments
Dress for the Occasion...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...reactions7comments
Who Am I? Thought-Provoking Authentic Breakthrough...My name is Rhonda Meckstroth and this is my first article. Who am I? I am a daughter, sister, mother, and wife. My career is as a government project specialist...reactions6comments
Grieving in the Fight...In a previous article, Battling Cancer With A Loved One, I mentioned my sweet friend who was battling breast cancer and how absolutely helpless I felt. On November 20th, my...reactions2comments
How to handle my rib pain?...I have had 2 rounds of SBRT on lower left posterior lung and upper left lung....reactions3repliesSymptomsTreatment
Two Plus Two Does Not Always Equal Four...When you talk about having lung cancer or being diagnosed with lung cancer, the story is not always the same. The perception that there’s only one way to be inflicted...reactions5comments
Practicing Ping Shuai Gong, A Chinese Exercise and Meditation...Ping Shuai Gong (PSG, 平甩功) is a Qigong exercise that originates from China. Through my exercise PSG for several months, I found something unusual and want to share. I'm not...reactions4comments
The Ideal Care Package for Someone with Lung Cancer...Many times when someone has lung cancer we do not know exactly how to help. Friends and family often want to give something but do not know what. Likewise, sometimes...reactions4comments
FeaturedGenetic Testing, Biomarkers and Options...I was diagnosed with NSCLC in January of 2016. No genetic testing was done as I was told my lungs would not permit me to survive surgery. I was treated...reactions5repliesBiomarkers/Genetic MutationsTreatment
Fight Like Mike...My name is Mike Dow I just turned 40. I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January last year. I am currently doing treatments at Sloan Kettering in...reactions2comments
Advocate Spotlight: Yolanda...LungCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with lung cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Yolanda who supported her mother throughout her lung cancer. Since...reactionscomments