Pre-diagnosis question...Hi Everybody, I'm pre-diagnosis and, needless to say, a nervous wreck. My story: On March 4, 2024, I had a routine chest...reactions50repliesDiagnosisScans & ScanxietyTips & Advice
Prominent Symptoms...What lung cancer symptoms are most prominent for you at this time? How do you manage them?...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
The Mental Battle of Cancer...I have said many times that often the mental and emotional aspects of my cancer journey are the most difficult. Intrusive thoughts...reactions7comments
Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Yearly Screening...Hi. My name is Tracy. I am a 55 year-old, single Mom of 3 incredible kids. I lost both my parents at...reactions2comments
Self-Care & More ...What does self-care look like for you these days? Do you have a weekly or daily routine you try to stick to?...reactions10repliesMental Health
mass used on latest X-Ray...So I have been dealing with NSCLC for the past 7 years. My most recent LC screening showed a 'new' speculated nodule...reactions3repliesCoping
Hope and Lung Cancer...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I really didn’t understand the true meaning of hope. Yes, we hear others saying, “There...reactionscomments
scheduled for a lobectomy in 2 weeks...Hello, Mine has been caught early. I was just diagnosed with Stage 1 adenocarcinoma and am scheduled to have a lobectomy in...reactions14repliesEarly StageNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Pathophysiology of Lung Cancer...Lung cancer is a disease affected by many factors, including biological ones. It is currently the leading cause of cancer death across...reactions2comments
Newly diagnosed...I have been diagnosed with stage 1b non-small cell carcinoma. I will be having surgery on 9/12. I have refused to do...reactions2repliesSurgery
PET Scans...My husband had a PET scan yesterday with contrast. He has had them before as well as CT scans. Ever since we...reactions2replies
The Lung Tumor Microbiome...A host of bacteria and other microscopic organisms live in your body. This natural community of tiny organisms is called the microbiome...reactionscomments
Understanding Lung Cancer...When you were diagnosed with lung cancer did your doctor clearly explain your diagnosis between SCLC and NSCLC? Were you better guided...reactionsrepliesAwarenessNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Making the Most of Summer...Summer is my favorite season, and I look forward to summer every year. But once I started on Alectinib, being in the...reactionscomments
Aurora Lucas...Aurora Lucas is a Health Leader for LungCancer.net, where she shares her journey and advocates for those impacted by lung cancer. Diagnosed...
Scan day routines...Do you have a routine for scan day? Share what that routine might be....reactionsrepliesScans & ScanxietyTips & Advice
Coping With Life’s Obstacles While Battling Lung Cancer...Editor's Note: This article includes references to self-harm. If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage you to seek help...reactions2comments
FeaturedEarly Detection...How important do you think early detection is in lung cancer treatment? How has your diagnosis fared in how your doctor has...reactions16replies
Remembering Ivy Elkins...We are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Health Leader Ivy Elkins passed away on June 23, 2024, at the...reactionscomments
New Medications Give Lung Cancer Patients Hope...Diagnosis and treatment are improving for people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Targeted therapies are at the forefront of this progress...reactions2comments