How to Talk to Patients as a Volunteer?...Before I became a volunteer to help lung cancer patients, I’ve spent several months in advocacy on Facebook. I was inspired by...reactions1comment
How Big Data Can Help You & the Lung Cancer Community: Part 3...Peer Medical officially kicked off in 2016. However, the concept came to Spiegel about 10 years ago when he was a primary...reactions1comment
How Big Data Can Help You & the Lung Cancer Community: Part 2...As with Uber and Waze, a robust repository depends on engagement from the lung cancer community. Without the engaged Waze users reporting...reactionscomments
How Big Data Can Help You & the Lung Cancer Community...Before they became successful, companies that deliver lifechanging services we now take for granted -- like Uber and Waze -- were simply...reactions1comment
Treatment Advancements Thanks to Biomarker Testing...If you’ve been recently diagnosed with lung cancer, talk to your oncologist about genetic testing, also known as molecular profiling or biomarker testing...reactions13comments
Don’t Ask. Do Tell....I recently attended an advocate conference where the speakers were discussing how to appropriately respond to insensitive questions. Attendees were from dozens...reactions4comments
Coming Soon! Dogs May Help Diagnose Your Lung Cancer!...I have quite a few friends in the "dog world" who have gotten really involved in scent training. The dogs seem to...reactionscomments
New Study Looks at Using Immunotherapy to Treat Advanced Cancers and Autoimmune Conditions...Immunotherapy is one of the tools used in treating cancer, but it is not known whether this treatment is safe and/or effective...reactions3comments
A New Day, A New Treatment...Hi -- My name is Jennifer and I have been on the immunotherapy Opdivo for 3 years and 10 months. During this...reactions5comments
Angie Brice Hessbruegge...We are extremely saddened to say that on May 26, 2021, Angie Brice Hessbruegge passed away. Angie was a passionate, thoughtful, and...
What Should I Look for in an Oncologist?...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2013, my oncologist was recommended to me by another lung cancer patient and...reactions3comments
My Reason and Purpose...When I was first diagnosed in 2012, I slipped into a deep depression. I tried the thought of silver linings, such as...reactionscomments
Is This Working Out?...It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lisa Moran on June 6, 2023. As a cherished...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My Lung Cancer Advocacy in 2019...It is unbelievable that 2019 has passed. This year is 4.5 years since I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I cannot help...reactions1comment
Resources for Cancer Caregivers...When your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary...reactions2comments
How well-versed in lung cancer staging are you?...When it involves staging in lung cancer; do you understand the staging of it all?...reactionsreplies
Anyone else had fluid build-up?...I have developed fluid on my lungs. Dr not too concerned as it’s only 100-150ccs. Said we would watch until it reached...reactions1reply
Feedback on switching from immunotherapy to chemotherapy?...I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer June 2019. Can I get some feedback on switching from immunotherapy to chemotherapy? Had...reactions2replies
Newfound Hope...Hello. I am Ronda J. (Johnson) Beaty. I am a new contributor to LungCancer.net. I was diagnosed on January 11, 2017 with...reactions16comments
What are All of the Acronyms? Biomarker Testing and Mutations...I remember my first oncology visit and remember the utter overwhelm that came upon me. This was a two-hour visit that seemed...reactions2comments
