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 of your tumor. You want this done before...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 of disease types, with six of us attendees...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 really enjoy the sport and the owners love...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 for those individuals who have both cancer and...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 entire time, my tumors have remained stable. STABLE. My...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 sincere member of the lung cancer community who...
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 advocate. At our first meeting, I really liked...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 no more dentist visits and no more unending...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 member of LungCancer.net and a source of inspiration, Lisa generously...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 reflecting on my lung cancer advocacy in 2019...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 dramatically from person to person, but extra support...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 500ccs then remove just curious if anyone else...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 cancer cells in pleural fluid. Biopsies with pleurodesis...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 NSCLC, adenocarcinoma, KRAS mutation. I have been on...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 like 5 minutes. I found myself asking the...reactions2comments
The Dentist Dilemma...I experienced the dentist for the first time in over 7 years today. Yes, quite an embarrassing amount of time. I took my daughter this morning. I decided to make...reactions10comments
Cancer Rocks My Boat One More Time...I’ve had what most would call an easy journey fighting lung cancer, especially compared to a lot of my friends. Only three times in 6-1/2 years has my boat been...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...In our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across the board, from survivor to metavivor to “just...reactionscomments
In America: What's That?...Stigmas, misunderstandings, bias - these are all difficult things that the LungCancer.net community has given a voice to. Living with lung cancer is so much more. We hope to continue...reactionscomments