Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care Planning...Perhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may...reactionscomments
Making New Friends...Since my diagnosis 7 years ago, I have become very active in the lung cancer community. It started small by volunteering with...reactions5comments
The Empty Chair at Holidays...We are entering the time of year that joins families far and wide together. We celebrate Thanksgiving and then come Hanukah and...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions4comments
Diagnosed in September...I'm having surgery tomarrow and looking forward to moving forward....reactions3replies
Honesty In Conversation...Lung cancer is not quite unique in the way that people dance around what they are feeling in conversation, but it is...reactionscomments
The Importance of Baby Steps in Lung Cancer Awareness...November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Do most people know this? No, probably not. It’s impossible to miss all the pink announcing...reactions1comment
Branching Out...When I set out to accomplish something, I give it everything I have. I am part of so many organizations in the...reactions4comments
Lisa Moran...We are extremely saddened to say that on June 6, 2023, Lisa passed away. Lisa was a valued member of the LungCancer.net...
What is a Living Will?...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
Recently Diagnosed?...Are you reeling from the recent news that you possibly have lung cancer? Are you in the midst of telling your family and...reactions2comments
Research Shows Cancer Likely to Become More Deadly than Heart Disease...Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans, but new research shows that cancer is likely to surpass heart disease...reactions1comment
Patience...It's Not Easy, But It is Worth It...When you are first diagnosed with lung cancer, everything seems to move at breakneck speed on one hand and on the other...reactionscomments
Need some answers about malignant pleural effusion?...So my dad was diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma. He has gone through three rounds of Keytruda and things had been going...reactions5replies
Ground Glass Opacities...May 2012 lung nodules were discovered accidentally after having an MRI for an unrelated issue. February 2013 had a left upper lobe...reactions5comments
Our Tribe...As a lung cancer patient, I have had my trials and tribulations. From surgery to radiation to chemotherapy and now immunotherapy. Endless blood tests...reactions2comments
My Lung Cancer Journey...My journey started in November 2012 when I had surgery for "severe diverticulitis." The surgeon wound up removing a small section of...reactions4comments
Take Time for Yourself...The holidays are here. You have lung cancer. I bluntly ask, do you ask yourself, "Is this my last holiday with my family?" It...reactionscomments
My son Michael John...My son Michael John 33 years old on October 29th 2018 was given the sad news of Colorectal cancer spread to his...reactions1comment
Staying Present...It can be a difficult task. Staying present means giving your full attention to what you are doing or experiencing at that...reactions4comments
