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...My son, a smoker, once went in the VA hospital complaining of chest pains. They took him seriously, performed all manner of tests on him, and kept him overnight for...

...Are you an allergy sufferer? Have you been your entire life or did it start after your lung cancer diagnosis? I spent 54 years of life with absolutely no type(s)...

...What brought me here as a contributor and vocal lung cancer advocate was in memory of my ace, my friend, my protector, and foremost, my mother. October 2010 seems like...

...Cancer can rob you of the sleep you need to heal. Published research confirms that insomnia affects between half and three-quarters of all people who have been diagnosed with cancer...

...I just saw this heading -- Embracing Life and Moving Forward -- on a Web page. It resonated with me. It is something I have always tried to do, but...

...Back in the seventies and eighties, I read a lot of horror literature. Often to the dismay of my parents, I insisted that it was valuable to read because the...

...I recently got back from the trip of a lifetime to Israel. I had never traveled internationally before, so this trip was a really big deal to me! We booked...

...When I was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2013, I was completely shocked. Not only was lung cancer not on my radar screen, but as far as I knew...

...A while ago, I posted an entry about feeling like a burden to other people. I also mentioned that my ex, who has moved on with his life, still helps...

...I have heard a few too many heartfelt and inspiring stories from dog and cat owners over the years. And I have watched an egregious number of online videos about...

...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like lung cancer and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community...

...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...

...When I was first given my cancer diagnosis, my physicians and health care workers offered a wealth of information and resources to me, from other professionals to organizations that would...

...Have you heard of mindfulness? It seems to be "the" thing these days, with good reason. It has been scientifically proven to help people cope better with disease and stress...

...When I was a young girl, I was completely flat-chested. Every article of clothing I wore simply hung shapelessly. It was flat-out embarrassing. (Pun intended.) Now, I am an old...

...Recently, Haley Epstein, a very close friend of the family, came home from her freshman year at college to speak at her high school suicide prevention assembly. Haley talked about...

...Clinical anxiety/depression is something you carry with you forever -- a daily struggle that is exhausting and can sometimes be paralyzing. I know because when I was 19, I went...