Lung Cancer in the Movies - “The Farewell”...Have you ever thought about how your life might be different if when you were diagnosed with lung cancer, no one had told you? Suppose all your friends and family...reactions3comments
Deena Cook...Deena was previously an advocate on LungCancer.net. In July 2012 I was diagnosed with NSCLC after my lower left lobe was surgically removed. Six months later a second primary tumor...
The Conundrum...I recently had a conversation with a representative from the American Lung Association (ALA) about what role they can play to better help lung cancer patients. During the conversation, I...reactions5comments
Christina Hegarty...Dr. Christina Hegarty, PT, DPT, is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she was born...
Going Back to Work or Advocacy...I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 4 years ago. For the first 3 years, I was on a rollercoaster and had no idea what would strike me. One...reactions6comments
Always Ask About Biomarker Testing...I started a group on Facebook for patients, by patients. We only allow lung cancer patients in this group, no caregivers or family are allowed. Our moderators and admins are...reactions5comments
First scan results...I have Stage 1V adenocarcinoma and went straight into clinical trial. Sterotactic radiation, followed by 2 immunotherapies (Opvido and Yervoy) every 2 weeks. First scan done at 3 month mark...reactions3replies
Is there anyone whose loved one won't eat or drink?...My brother has stage 4 lung cancer. He did radiation, one aggressive round of chemo. Horrible issues going on, fluid drain from lung daily, fluid around stomach and around heart...reactions1reply
Stats Don't Tell The Whole Story...Editor's Note: Donna recalls booking and preparing for her trip to Israel while also managing stage IV lung cancer. It's getting real! Several months ago, I stepped out in faith...reactionscomments
Does Having Lung Cancer Impact my Connections with Others?...I love getting together with my friends and family. I desperately need to talk about normal, everyday things and not think about lung cancer all the time. However, I find...reactions2comments
Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy (Part III)...Read Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy -- Part I.Read Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy -- Part II. After Keasha’s death, Chris dedicated himself to...reactionscomments
Vaping... Is This a Good Idea?...It's clear that many people like quick and easy relaxation, and when items such as liquid cigarettes came into play; we quickly forget its implications. This phenomenon fairly new is...reactions2replies
I Am Stronger Than the Cancer That Tried to Kill Me...Cliches become useful because they reference important life lessons and truths in just a few words. There are two cliches that embody the spirit of Survivorship to me. There are...reactions8comments
Benefits of Biomarker Testing...This article may prove to be the most important information that you may read -- biomarker testing. Biomarker testing is how your oncologist can determine which chemotherapy or immunotherapy drug...reactions2comments
Lung Cancer Surgery at 80...I had my lower right lobe removed in March it was cancer. Said they got it all. Lymph nodes all clear. Now a little over a year and they say...reactions10comments
Anxiety after diagnosis?...I have had a lobectomy on my lower left lung. At first it was thought to not be cancerous. After removal, it was determined to be cancerous. So I went...reactions2replies
What Is Tissue-Agnostic Therapy?...Cancer therapies have often been targeted to the type of cancer being treated, like lung cancer. As new breakthroughs in therapy have occurred, like immunotherapy and targeted therapy, where treatments...reactions1comment
Fatigue, Will It Just Stop?...Sometimes I feel like people think I am exaggerating my illness. I am the kind of person who never goes out without makeup and hair done, even if I am...reactions18comments
What is Going On My Inspiration?...I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer not even a month after my 33rd birthday. There are some days that are so great or so horrible, you never forget them. For...reactions1comment
