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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
My Life in Words of Art...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...reactionscomments
FeaturedCoughing after lobectomy...Hello fellow members. I had a lobectomy at the end of May. 3 weeks after the surgery I started to have a dry irritative cough. I have been coughing for...reactions6repliesSurgerySide Effects
To Celebrate or Not?...The day you receive a cancer diagnosis is often the worst day of most people’s lives. Everyone handles it differently and, of course, not all diagnoses are the same. Was...reactions2comments
Life 2.0 - Stage IV NSCLC ALK+ Brain Mets...Before the Pandemic, on a wintery day, and at my 55th year, I had shortness of breath at work. Proceeded directly to my general physician’s clinic. As soon as I...reactions2comments
Side effects from targeted radiation to head?...Going to start radiation target treatment on a couple of areas in my head. What type of side effects can I expect?...reactions2repliesTreatmentSide Effects
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Place, Time, and Behavior...While having cancer can make it difficult to sleep, practicing sleep hygiene can give you some control over your nighttime ZZZ. Last time, we talked about daily habits and their...reactionscomments
Probable vs. Possible...Instead of saying “it’s possible I will be alive in a year”, it is better for me to approach it as – “it is probable I will be here for...reactions3comments
Best Advice I Received Following My Lung Cancer Diagnosis...When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, it feels like the world stops. They lose touch with what life looked like before cancer. In a way, yes, life does look totally...reactions1comment
Do Your Homework!...My lung cancer was found on 1/9/19, due to having a very good primary care doctor. I had to go in to see him because I needed refills for the...reactionscomments
Attending Virtual Oncology Conferences...In the past few weeks, I have attended both the AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) annual meeting and the COA (Community Oncology Alliance) annual meeting -- no travel needed...reactions1comment
My 5th Cancerversary...My 5th cancerversary was June 21 meaning I was diagnosed with lung cancer five years ago. I’m not the kind of person to celebrate a birthday or marriage anniversary, but...reactions16comments
Skincare and Cancer...Upon beginning my chemo tablet of Tagrisso, I developed a pesky skin rash. It was only on my chin, chest, and back. It was so strange and so annoying. It...reactionscomments
And Yet Another Milestone...In February, I got to write about being able to be here to witness my daughter have her first boyfriend. Unfortunately, he has a rigorous football schedule and broke up with...reactionscomments
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Keep Healthy Habits...Are you living with a cancer diagnosis and struggling to sleep? Of course! Who can sleep when they know they have cancer? The disease course can also disrupt sleep, as...reactionscomments
How long will Alcensa after Xalkori work?...How effective is Alecensa after Xalkori stops working? My wife took 2.5 years of chemo and radiation, then 2.5 years on Xalkori. After the mutation spread from the lung to...reactions2repliesTreatment
My Story: A Newfound Hope...On October 19, 2017, I heard the words, "You have cancer". I thought it was a death sentence, but I have learned that we treat lung cancer as a chronic...reactionscomments
Keeping up the Good Fight...On April 4, 2016, 4 months before my 54th birthday, I was having trouble breathing and nearly passed out when getting up that morning. I had been having trouble breathing...reactions3comments
