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...reactions5comments
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
Anyone have deteriorating ribs from lung cancer?...Has anyone had to deal with their ribs deteriorating from lung cancer? How do you deal with the pain? Were you able to get them repaired? When I had insurance...reactions1replyCoping
Starting Over...After a lung cancer diagnosis, the trials and tribulations may vary. How have you put the pieces together in starting over in this new journey? Have you made amends with...reactionsrepliesCopingSurvivorshipDiagnosis
Have you experienced hearing loss from chemotherapy?...Hearing loss is a side effect from chemotherapy, but it can happen. If you are not very familiar with this rare side effect, you can read more here: https://lungcancer.net/?p=16754. If...reactions13repliesTreatmentSymptoms
The Chemo and Hearing Loss Connection...Chemotherapy (chemo) can be a life-saving treatment, but it also can come with serious side effects. Hearing loss is a potential side effect of some chemo drugs, most commonly platinum-based...reactionscomments
Travel Necessities with Lung Cancer...Are you hesitant to travel with your condition? Do you cover the best ways to go about travel with your doctor? Here are 3 necessaries to think about when traveling:...reactions7repliesTravelAwarenessTips & Advice
Difference in Opinions...One thing is for sure when facing any health condition, especially lung cancer, is that everyone has an opinion. Sometimes, opinions are warranted, and sometimes, they feel like rubbish. It...reactionscomments
Nodule size right lung...Hi I was told I had a 7 mm nodule at the time that they found it after i complained of chest pain via coughing. I went to the GO...reactions2replies
Finding Hope With Lung Cancer...Whether you have been on the journey for a while or just starting out on this unknown path. Hearing that you have cancer of any kind comes as a shock...reactions1comment
My Travel Goals While Prioritizing Treatment...In September of last year, I traveled to the ancient cities of Rome and Pisa, Italy. The nine-hour flight on each way and going through three busy international airports took...reactionscomments
My Lung Cancer Alteration of ALK Gene...Little did I know that we were all born with the ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) gene, but mine had an alteration. At diagnosis, I underwent a needle biopsy to get...reactions4comments
My Survivorship Comes With Longstanding Side Effects...Another year of facing my side effects head-on for my survival. I agree that being a survivor is personal. One size fits all does not exist when it comes to...reactionscomments
Asking the Right Questions...Do you find yourself in limbo on which questions make sense to ask with a lung cancer diagnosis? It can depend on what stage you may be on your journey...reactions12repliesAdvocacyDiagnosisHealthcare Team
The Importance of Proactive Health Management...To get through the complicated process of having lung cancer, its best to be responsible about managing your health. When you have lung cancer, it's very important to stay on...reactionscomments
