Asking the Right Questions...Do you find yourself in limbo on which questions make sense to ask with a lung cancer diagnosis? It can depend on what stage you may be on your journey...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAdvocacyDiagnosisHealthcare Team
The Importance of Proactive Health Management...To get through the complicated process of having lung cancer, its best to be responsible about managing your health. When you have lung cancer, it's very important to stay on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recent Family Visit From Mexico...A few years ago, my half-sister, niece, and great-niece visited me from Mexico. I was so happy because I hadn’t seen them in over 20 years and had never met...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Holiday...Hi alli have lung cancer and copd and emphysema. I’d like to no if anyone has traveled anywhere on their own ? As not having a lot of lung capacity...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
How do you show support for fellow cancer patients?...Everyone prefers being supported differently. When venting to someone about a particular challenge you're facing with lung cancer, how do you prefer for someone to react? Silence? Or advice? Share...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Connections...Sometimes, the walk in lung cancer brings about a certain level of fear and uncertainty. There may be a magnitude of positive experiences along the way, and part of them...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making Connections with Other Lung Cancer Patients ...What is it like forming friendships with others in support groups or facing a similar situation as you are? Do you find it difficult to stay in touch with people...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
Lung Cancer Warriors: Conquering Vegas Together...In December of 2023 I went on a lung cancer warriors Las Vegas trip. This trip was planned by a lung cancer sister. She posted information about it in her...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mood and Seasons...How have the different seasons affected your mood with your diagnosis? Do you find yourself more depressed in the colder months? Are you invigorated in Spring? Wondering :)...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingDepressionWeather
Losing a Fellow Warrior...When I was first diagnosed, I was grasping at any ray of hope that I could make friends during my journey. I remember searching support groups via social media and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Rock...Recently, I’ve been asked who my rock is and how have they helped me. Many might automatically think it’s my husband, children, or family. But honestly, it’s not; it’s my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Scare of My Lung Cancer Spreading...Recurrence is a terrifying prospect for cancer patients. In October of last year, this became my fear. My lung nodules have increased in size, and there are concerning spots in...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A Discerning Life With Lung Cancer...Unending new developments in lung cancer research and clinical trials give me hope for my future. There are more treatment options giving patients’ better quality of lives and even longer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Cancer Community: Introduce Yourself!...Are you new to the community? Been here a long time? We'd love if you took a few moments to introduce yourself and share what you're looking for in this...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Community Strength Through Survivorship...A cancer diagnosis changes everything, and people who have been through it often feel scared, unsure, and alone. But in times of trouble, a strong group of people who have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
what is happening...My husband had his first year CT. It has been a year since his radiation. They said he had some inflammation in his lung and gave him a huge round...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
A Memorable Journey to Ireland: A Dream Fulfilled...Even though I was diagnosed with lung cancer when I was 30 years old in 2014, I went on a spectacular journey to Ireland in September 2023, just before I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is immunotherapy effective?...How effective is immunotherapy in reducing/eliminating lung cancer?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Mental Health Check-In...How are you doing today? What is the latest challenge or latest win you've experienced? We want to hear from you!...Reactions0reactionsComments22 replies
Needing a Little Sunshine...I have personally felt a bit down since putting away the Christmas decorations and going into this new year. New year, new beginnings and what also seemed like the longest...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments