Getting More Out of Your Recovery?...A pulmonary function test (PFT) is done as part of the staging and diagnosis of lung cancer. At a patient education summit sponsored by Lungevity, a pulmonologist recommended that patients...reactionscomments
Should I Be Happy if I Have Stable Disease?...When I was first diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, if someone had told me that I would be happy to hear the word “stable,” I would not have understood...reactions20comments
That Thing About the Hidden Cure for Cancer...Conspiracy theories about a cure for cancer have persisted for many years. Here are a few things to think about when asking the question, "why are they hiding the cure?"...reactionscomments
And Then, My World Turned Black......I've been rocking along lately as happy as a lark. I have so many good things in my life right now that yesterday I came up with a whole list...reactions2comments
Caregivers of Lung Cancer…Decisions...The experience varies, but in most cases, the flow of events are usually similar, and that is FAST! I grew up real quick with my mom’s lung cancer, and though...reactionscomments
Likely Vs Unlikely Vs Reality: Side-Effects in Clinical Trials...Participating in a clinical trial, I was gifted with a printout of what I might expect during the process. Included in this stack of papers were a few lists and...reactionscomments
Rise to the Challenge. And Carry On....It was just about a year ago when I got news that turned my world upside down...again. I had been in a clinical trial for right at four years. During...reactionscomments
Here Are Some Lung Cancer Great Reads...There are many books on lung cancer available, but I've found that patients and caregivers can often gain help, hope, and insights by reading stories of how other patients deal...reactions2comments
Six Years and Counting...This time of the year is always a little bittersweet for me. My cancer was first discovered in late October of 2012 when a very astute primary care physician (PCP)...reactions1comment
Holiday Madness...Well, it's that time of year again, for joy, presents, family, and QUESTIONS. To me, it doesn't matter if you are a caregiver or patient; expect the questions. They will...reactionscomments
Survey: Public Clueless about Lung Cancer -- Part 3...The Lung Cancer Action Network commissioned a national online survey of 2,026 adults and asked a series of questions to gauge their knowledge about lung cancer. The survey was completed...reactionscomments
Survey: Public Clueless About Lung Cancer -- Part 2...The Lung Cancer Action Network commissioned a national online survey of 2,026 adults and asked a series of questions to gauge their knowledge about lung cancer. The survey was completed...reactionscomments
Survey: Public Clueless About Lung Cancer...One of the reasons I became a lung cancer advocate, rather than simply a survivor, is that I recognized the utter lack of awareness about this disease and the urgent...reactionscomments
Cancer May Steal my Health; It Won't Steal my Joy...When you can't control what's happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what's happening. That's where your power is. Have you seen this meme floating around on...reactions2comments
Mr. Grinch, It's a Wonderful Life...I'm so not Mr. Grinch. This is my favorite holiday of the year. I feel as if it's magical. Even after I quit believing in Santa Claus, it will always...reactionscomments
Why the Holidays can be Hard...Every year around this time, I find myself confused about my emotions. Sometimes I feel happiness and excitement about the holiday season; other times I feel lingering sadness or even...reactions1comment
Cancersplaining 101...If I had any moments of doubt about why I got cancer or what I should do to get rid of it, those answers should have been cleared up for...reactions2comments
Hanging In There...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...reactions11comments
