Tabrecta (capmatinib)...Tabrecta (capmatinib) is a drug used to treat some adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body. Tabrecta is for people...
Feeling Blessed: Diagnosed Early...Last summer June of 2019 I wound up in the emergency room for AFib, a heart-related problem. While there,one of the blood tests came back a little high so I...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer and the Sandwich Generation...What is the Sandwich Generation? According to Wikipedia, the Sandwich Generation is a generation of people (usually in their 40s to 70s) who care for their aging parents while supporting...reactions4comments
The Struggle You Don’t See...If you saw me in the street you would never suspect I have cancer. You would see a slightly overweight senior citizen who likes to walk her dog and work...reactions23comments
SCLC Community Spotlight: Michele...Michele Raasch was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) in September 2019. After experiencing concerning, abnormal changes in her health, Michele talked with her doctor and was shocked to...reactionscomments
Ripping the Rug out From Under Me...Yep, that's the best description of how it felt to get a stage IV non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis in January 2019, getting the rug ripped out from under me...reactions4comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with non-small cell lung cancer. Are you new here? Welcome!...reactionscomments
Far From Shallow...I love the lyrics from the song Shallow, “We’re far from the shallow now.” Something happened recently that opened my eyes to how shallow my relationship is with many of...reactionscomments
Celebrating Birthdays With Cancer...When I was diagnosed in 2017 at the age of 36, I feared birthdays going forward. Would I see my next one? Would I see 40? I was afraid of...reactions1comment
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, it was said that mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or...reactionscomments
Is Chemobrain Real? Part 2...Read the first article about chemobrain in Is Chemobrain Real? Part 1. While most of the studies researching chemobrain focused on breast cancer patients, some have looked at lung cancer...reactionscomments
Is Chemobrain Real?...Many cancer patients experience a phenomenon known as chemobrain during or following chemotherapy or other anticancer treatments. Chemobrain manifests as memory problems, mental fog, and cognitive impairment or dysfunction. “When...reactionscomments
Small Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis Stories...Small cell lung cancer is rare, found in only 10 to 15 percent of all cases of lung cancer. If you are fighting it, you may feel like you are...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Physical Rehabilitation for a Person with Cancer (Part 2)...As written in part I of this article, it was highlighted that studies examining the therapeutic value of exercise of people with various cancers during primary cancer treatment suggest that...reactionscomments
SCLC and Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation...I was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma on January 30th 2020. I have finished my radiation of the lungs and also chemotherapy. They are suggesting having PCI. I'm trying to...reactions8comments
Brace Yourself...New Symptoms, New Growth, New Fears...Hi folks. I hope you are all well and finding joy in every day. There are days that are easier for me than others. New symptoms can be frightening. I...reactions12comments
The Incident: Part 3...Samantha continues her story from The Incident: Part 1 and The Incident: Part 2. I arrived with my mother in Atlanta on Monday, October 28th. My birthday is Halloween (October...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...reactionscomments
Has anyone survived stage 4 squamous NSCLC?...Is there any one out there that has survived their stage 4 squamous NSCLC? I wonder how long they have survived?...reactions1reply
Racial Differences in Lung Cancer...Cancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might respond to treatment are often unknown and depend...reactionscomments