Is Anybody Out There ?...I am just noticing that the last time this forum was posted on was 10 months 3 weeks ago and wonder if this is still an active website. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Swallowing My Pride and Asking for Help...It's been over a month since the completion of the stereotactic radiation to my upper right lobe. I had SBRT in 2013 to my lower right lobe. This area of...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Holidays at My House...I have always enjoyed the holidays. I love the food for Thanksgiving. Yum, all that delicious food and pies. I'm getting hungry thinking about it. What would Thanksgiving be without...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Healing Powers of Laughter...It seems morbid to think of having a funny moment with cancer, but there has to be some room to laugh about the business it presents. The tears I have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Whose Body Is This?...We all expect changes in our bodies as we age, but wow! I feel like I’m constantly looking in the mirror and asking the stranger staring back at me “what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bounce Ideas and Talk it Out...I am on a patient advisory board for my medical clinic. We decided to become part of Imerman Angels, a group that offers mentor support for cancer patients and caregivers...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Perfect Christmas...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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Steroids: My Advice...Taper OFF...Do as I say -- not as I do. I have always been honest with my triumphs and failures since beginning my cancer journey almost six years ago. Last January...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spirituality and Lung Cancer...Religion and spirituality often become a topic of conversation when it relates to a stage IV lung cancer diagnosis. How many times have you been in someone’s prayers or added...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
108 Months and Still Overcoming...In October of 2010, I received my stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis. My prognosis then was 10-15 months which I began living in three-month increments. That's the time between each thoracic...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Am I Considered a “Long-Term” Survivor?...I recently attended an event for patients and caregivers at my cancer center in honor of November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month. While I was there, one of the thoracic...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Side Effects - Do They Really Stop?...I've been on my first-line treatment for stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer for over 6 years now. I have the positive EGFR mutation and this mutation made me eligible...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
E-Cigarettes ... Are They the Right Choice for Kicking the Habit?...While way too many diagnoses of lung cancer are being made among non-smokers, many of those diagnosed with the disease are current smokers. Hearing the words, “You have lung cancer,”...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advocacy Burnout...In the past several months, our lung cancer community has suffered some devastating blows. We have lost quite a few of our most energetic and exciting advocates. Even with all the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ronda Beaty...We are extremely saddened to say that on May 7, 2021, Ronda Beaty passed away. Ronda was a beloved, fierce, and kindhearted member of the lung cancer community. We are...
Deena's Confession...As LCAM comes to an end I need to make a confession and apology. I firmly believe the destructive stigma associated with a diagnosis of lung cancer must be eliminated...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
It's Important ... Get Biomarker Tested...I recently had the opportunity to serve on a patient advisory board with a pharmaceutical company. There were 13 patients at the meeting and several representatives from the pharma industry...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My First Round of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy...I completed the five rounds of recommended radiation over the course of two weeks. My parents live in Atlanta near the hospital I use so I stayed with them for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can You Have It All?...I recently listened to the West Wing Podcast, founded in 2016 by the oncologist Dr. Jack West, a lung cancer specialist. This podcast interviewed various oncologists, radiologist, and sergeants about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is a Wellness Coach Right for You? (Part III)...Paula Payne of High Point, NC, has spent much of her life pursuing her passion for helping others live well. She now is dedicated to supporting cancer survivors. Read the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments