I feel hopeless...My mom has stage 3 lung cancer. We wait for biopsy results....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingCoping
Mystery of Painting...I'm a visual type of person and always want to express myself through paint and drawing. However, since my childhood, I was convinced that I could not paint or draw...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Risks Beyond Lung Cancer with Lung Cancer...Sometimes just having lung cancer seems like enough, right? It complicated enough, but then there are the added scares. I am not talking about progression. I am speaking of all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Words Matter...Recently, the American Association of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) came out with language guidelines for all of their meetings and communications. The goal of these guidelines, called “The Language of Respect,”...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Early Symptoms of Lung Cancer...When it comes to lung cancer, every diagnosis story is different. There is no one symptom that everyone experiences prior to finding out they have lung cancer. To find out...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Not Me?...I was diagnosed Nov. 2018. I had just turned 51. I’m a middle school librarian and during Labor Day weekend, had a virus that seemed to hit me harder than...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Not a Usual Saturday...My dear friend was in the hospital and had to have emergency heart surgery. I went to visit her and within 30 minutes of getting there, I became so ill...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Bucket Lists...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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Patient Becomes the Caregiver...I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013, fast forward four years and I am sitting in an ER with my mom trying to get to the bottom of her...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Reflecting Back on Getting the Initial Diagnosis...My first thought was for my family. At first, the words stunned. "Looks like advanced lung cancer, we’ll know more when we can get a biopsy." When the words stopped...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Two Minutes Can Save Lives...Everyone reading this, here is how you can make a meaningful difference in lung cancer research funding -- with very little effort. Details and background are below, but first, know...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Linnea Olson Talks About Clinical Trials, Triage, Dating, Sex And Being A Writer (Part 2)...I sat down with Linnea Olson, a lung cancer advocate and survivor, to talk about her experience with clinical trials, building relationships, and intimacy after lung cancer.Christine: During this pandemic...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What is Thoracentesis Really Like?...Your provider may have told you that you need a thoracentesis and you are probably wondering what thoracentesis is, why you need it, and the details about what to expect...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
August 1st is World Lung Cancer Day...Save the date now for World Lung Cancer Day 2020! The first World Lung Cancer Day was celebrated in 2012 and it continues to be recognized each year on August...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skin Care...It is important to care about our skin. Not all the products are suitable for every skin. So we have to select the product according to our skin. The best...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Things to Consider Outdoors...It’s summer and with so many things happening in this new world, how we go about our day to day has changed. Many people tend to take breathing for granted...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Linnea Olson Talks About Clinical Trials, Triage, Dating, Sex And Being A Writer (Part 1)...I met Linnea Olson from her blog and Facebook two years ago. Linnea is a lung cancer patient, artist, and writer. I am impressed by Linnea’s experience after 15 years...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fight! Never Give Up...This is going to be a little long. I have GERD (acid reflux) so I would have stomach pain quite a bit. But in December 2018, I was having pain...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Guilt That Keeps Going...When I was first diagnosed almost three years ago, I didn’t quite understand the meaning of survivor’s guilt. Then when I experienced the loss of someone that I actually knew...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Cancer Treatment Decision...Two years ago I went for a routine physical. My primary dr suggested a chest X-ray. A spot was found in the lower lobe of my right lung. I had...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments