Lung cancer and your goals...How have you managed to pursue your passions and dreams while battling lung cancer?...reactionsrepliesCopingTips & Advice
Initial Diagnosis: Emotions...How would you describe how you felt when you received your diagnosis? What advice would you have for someone who is on the path to a diagnosis or is at...reactions35repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Finding Positivity...Everyone has their bad days — wether it be after a diagnosis, during treatment, or learning about a difficult prognosis. When you're faced with the challenges that lung cancer brings...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceMental Health
Bucket List Partner...If you could check off one thing on your bucket list what would it be? Would you want to share the experience with a partner, friend, or strictly lone star?...reactionsrepliesCopingSupportSurvivorship
Lung cancer ...What to do when traditional therapies don't work what's next...reactions2repliesLate Stage
From Diagnosis to Greek Adventures...When I was diagnosed, I didn't think I would be able to travel and see the places I'd dreamed about. But I promised myself that if I lived longer than...reactionscomments
The Perspective Shift of My Life...I learned that I had cancer in October of 2017. I felt like I was melting, that my body was literally sinking, and I was soon going to be just...reactionscomments
Beach Therapy...What are your plans this summer for relaxation? Have you thought about finding a beach with cool water and air to reflect? What is your go-to for getting fresh air...reactions4repliesWeatherCopingTravel
Stigma and Lung Cancer...I understand why so many people that are diagnosed with lung cancer don’t want to tell people. The stigma of lung cancer is so deep, and many are shamed by...reactions8comments
Tips for Challenging Times...When you find yourself going through a challenging time, whether it be while undergoing treatment, or just managing day to day life with lung cancer, what are some things that...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care...The words spoken by my mother that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer hit differently. It was such a back and forth with her not feeling well and the...reactionscomments
Dry scratchy throat ...New to lung cancer. Also, new to this forum. Hoping I can learn a bit to help me thru. Had my first chemo session last week. They said side affects...reactions2repliesTreatment
What About the Caregivers?...When someone is diagnosed with lung cancer, the focus is all on that individual, which is understandable because that person's life has been interrupted and turned upside down. But also...reactions2comments
Pushback...Do you get pushback from your doctor when questioning a new procedure or medication? No one wants to be disregarded, so how do you attempt the conversation for further clarity...reactionsrepliesHealthcare TeamAdvocacyCoping
Mobility Techniques...I know thinking about exercise may be the least of your concerns; However, light forms of exercise can work along in improving some forms of quality of life with lung...reactionsrepliesExerciseTips & Advice
Taking Care of My Mental Health...As the years go by, boosting my mental health remains one of my priorities for survivorship. As I navigate my life with my illness, other mind-body practices can reduce my...reactions1comment
Lung Cancer Didn’t Win; I Won!...I was diagnosed with lung cancer back in 2014, and through this journey, I was afraid of lung cancer winning. Then I realized I needed to live today, this moment...reactions4comments
The Likelihood...How likely will you share your diagnosis with friends and possibly neighbors? Are you an open book when it comes to what is happening with your health and do you...reactionsrepliesFriends & FamilyCopingSupport
Seeking Participants for Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Relationship Dyad Research...Our research team is conducting an online study aimed at understanding the emotion regulation and well-being among cancer patients and their family caregivers. Specifically, we are inviting cancer patients-family caregivers...reactionsrepliesFriends & FamilyIntimacy & RelationshipsCaregiving
Finger Clubbing and Lung Cancer...A change in the appearance of the fingernails or toenails can be a sign of serious illness. One such change is called clubbing. Clubbing can be a sign that something...reactionscomments
