Segmentectomy vs. Lobectomy for Non-Small Cell Diagnosis...I am a 63-year-old, healthy, non-smoking male who was diagnosed with lung cancer in June. I saw a highly recommended (including by other physicians) Thoracic Surgeon in my area who...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentSurgery
Understanding Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer (Part 2)...In early spring, Dusty attended the Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer Conference in Santa Monica, California, with several colleagues and fellow advocates. Read her takeaways in Understanding Targeted Therapies in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Doctors Assumed My Mom Had Lung Cancer...The stigma killed my mom. My 77-year-old mom smoked. Didn’t go to doctors. Got a stomach flu type thing, went to the ER. There doctors decided she had lung cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Hope of Modern Medicine...When I was first diagnosed with lung cancer and the doctor was awaiting my report from my additional molecular testing, I was overwhelmed at all the different avenues that my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life...It Can Change Faster Than You Expect...Last night my friend Jessica and I were talking about my cancer. She couldn't understand how I was handling things so well. I told her the story my oncologist told me. When I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lung Cancer Patients’ Experiences on Marriages, Relationships, Dating and Sex (Part 4)...Early this month I invited ladies from Norway, England, Singapore, USA, and Canada on a Zoom call to talk about their experiences with marriage, relationships, dating, and sex after lung...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Never Ever Give Up...Cancer Survivor from New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital November 2019. I fought alcoholism early in life and survived it. I served in the United States Navy and became a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
More on Dating and Cancer...Since Josh and I broke up, I really got into painting. I couldn't do much because of COVID, and still can't, so I needed something to calm my mind. I have thoroughly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Reasons To Advocate For Lung Cancer...I am and have always been a very religious person. Growing up in the bible belt has instilled a sense of purpose for my life, regardless of what happens. But...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Demystifying Clinical Trials...Now that we are all living under the threat of COVID-19, clinical trials have become a topic of daily discussions for everyone. When will we have a vaccine? Why can’t...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Targeted Therapies Show Promise to Treat HER2-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer...Many people who have non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) find that traditional therapies and medications can be an effective way to treat their cancer. However, people who test positive for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!...The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of LungCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New User, Nervous, Input Appreciated...Hello everyone. I am a 41-year old male and a new user of this forum. I'm hoping someone can give me some input. I am very nervous, pending visit with...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Lung Cancer Patients’ Experiences on Marriages, Relationships, Dating and Sex (Part 3)...Editor’s Note: This article discusses relationship abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathing...I am a fit person, 58, was cycling 250-300k's a week for years. Diagnosed with lung cancer and taking Iressa Gifitinib. It sems to be working so far. My breathing...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsTreatment
Gavreto (pralsetinib)...Gavreto™ (pralsetinib) is a targeted therapy that is used to treat some adults with metastatic (has spread to other parts of the body) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is...
Is a 5cm nodule usually cancer?...I just had a CT scan for my heart and a 5 cm nodule in the lower lobe of my right lung was found. Is this usually cancer?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Can radiation of neck and upper chest cause or speed up atherosclerosis?...l had radiation of my neck and upper chest, can that cause or speed up atherosclerosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
The Mantras of Lung Cancer...Many people with lung cancer have found that the journey gets easier when they find a quote, motto, or mantra they connect with. Repeating these words every day can bring...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
