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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions8repliesNewly 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8repliesSymptomsTreatment
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...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
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?...reactions4repliesTreatment
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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
