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?...reactions1replyDiagnosis
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?...reactions3repliesTreatment
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...reactions4comments
Understanding Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer (Part 1)...In early spring before brakes were put on virtually everyone’s meetings and plans for 2020, I had the opportunity to attend the Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer Conference in Santa...reactionscomments
Frustration With Insurance...So, how does this make any sense? I had a pulmonologist see me in the hospital when I was there for the week I was admitted and having all kinds...reactions3comments
Lung Cancer Patients’ Experiences on Marriages, Relationships, Dating and Sex (Part 2)...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...reactions2comments
My COVID-19 New Normal...My oncologist has agreed that I put my targeted therapy treatment a priority for now. Thanks to Alectinib my life is prolonged and my symptoms are getting better. Quarterly scans...reactions1comment
When Cancer Isn’t All...When I was diagnosed with cancer, some of the other things that I feared or dealt with paled a bit. I didn’t fear cancer anymore because I had it and...reactions1comment
Chondrosarcoma spread to lungs?...My dad aged 64 has been diagnosed with dedifferentiated metastatic chondrosarcoma in his right thigh bone femur. Options after metastasis After biopsy, it has metastasized to lungs size (1.8 cm...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Coping With Loneliness During The Pandemic With Art...Since Josh and I broke up in February, and restrictions became tougher for those of us who are immunocompromised, I found myself quite lonely. We made our final break in July...reactionscomments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...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...reactionscomments
Salivary Duct Carcinoma Metastasized to Lung...I was diagnosed in 2018 with salivary duct carcinoma. I had a 10-hour surgery in December, 2018. In 2019 had radiation and chemo and it looked like everything was ok...reactionscomments
They Said 6 Months...Early 2016 I was sitting in a traffic jam on the freeway and slowly became more lightheaded, which I attributed to dehydration and began looking for a way to the...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Patients’ Experiences on Marriage, Relationships, Dating and Sex (Part 1)...At the Zoom meeting early this month, I invited three ladies to talk about the changes in their experiences about marriage, relationships, dating, and sex due to lung cancer. I...reactionscomments
Wakanda Forever...Besides having to go through chemotherapy, the hardest thing about cancer is fighting the fear. It doesn’t matter where you are in your cancer journey. Recently diagnosed, 3 years in...reactionscomments
What A Difference A Year Makes!...Last summer, I was preparing for my older son’s departure for his freshman year at a university over 800 miles away. While I shopped for dorm necessities, attended local meet-ups...reactions1comment
Speaking Up: Sharing Your Lung Cancer Experience...Deciding to talk – or not talk – about your lung cancer can be a very personal decision. For some, it makes sense to only share your details with your...reactions1comment
Mentors and Mentees...I was diagnosed with lung cancer five years ago. After three years of struggling with all the symptoms of lung cancer and the side effect of the treatment, I had...reactions2comments
When Symptoms and Complaints Are Ignored or Dismissed...I will say that when my former Primary Care Physician of many years made me feel like I was just complaining too much and that my symptoms were not real...reactions5comments
How Do You Manage The Side Effects?...Cancer invades our bodies. In some cases, it overtakes our bodies. Yesterday I learned that I will remain on Taxotere indefinitely. It is my new maintenance drug. The dose has been...reactions11comments
