How Do You Go To Treatments?...As a moderator of numerous Facebook groups pertaining to lung cancer, I see the same question quite often - "can I drive myself/go by myself to chemotherapy." The short answer...reactionscomments
Our Story...About a year and a half ago, my husband was treated for an early stage prostate cancer. (he had a prostatectomy because he is BRCA2 +). We were told he...reactions1comment
Green Cleaning to Save Money and Help Weakened Immune Systems...It was just a couple of months ago that I attended a seminar at our local Cancer Support Communities clubhouse on essential oils. Now, I have heard about essential oils...reactionscomments
How can I help my loved one keep calm during breakthrough pain?...My heart breaks for him. The love of my life has stage 4 non-small cell Lung cancer. Initially stage 2 and on my 57th birthday I was told after VATS...reactions3replies
How Much Is Too Much?...I had posted some images of myself online, detailing the rash I was experiencing with my current treatment. The comments were fast and furious, mostly deeply sympathetic, though with a...reactionscomments
Why There Is Still a Tumor in My Lung...There seems to be a popular misconception that, having been treated for lung cancer, the tumor in my lung should have been removed. Indeed, when I was initially diagnosed, I...reactionscomments
Taking a Break from the “Rules”...Since I’ve been diagnosed, I’ve been a very good rule follower. I’ve scheduled all my appointments including labs, CT scans, brain MRIs, and bone strengthener infusions exactly when recommended by...reactions5comments
What a Difference Some Air Makes...Our bodies can be funny things. They appear to have simple needs, yet they can react in amazingly complex ways when they do not receive those needs, or get them...reactionscomments
Just How Important is it to Have a Connection with Your Doctor?...I recently saw someone ask how important it is to have a connection with their surgeon. It got me to thinking about it. My thoughts were a little different than those...reactions2comments
Learning to Come to Terms With My Lung Cancer...The cancer is going to do what the cancer is going to do. I can not control how it will respond to treatment. I can control my reaction to it...reactions2comments
Challenging Your Own Self-Care...When I walked into my office this afternoon and noticed the pair of hand weights collecting dust next to my desk, something clicked. I have been dropping the ball on...reactionscomments
Screening Versus Cessation: An Either-Or Fallacy...I just came across an article in MedPage Today with the following headline: “Lung Cancer Screening or Smoking Cessation: Which is the Better Bet?” A subtitle stated, “Two lung cancer...reactionscomments
The Availability and Logistics of Participating in Clinical Trials...A year ago, my medical oncologist walked into the office and informed me that he was pulling me out of the trial that I had been in for four years...reactions2comments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers Need...As caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, grandparent, or other loved one with lung cancer. Although every patient’s cancer experience and diagnosis is different, it’s important...reactionscomments
My Body Is An Impetuous Child...I always thought that if I treated my body right, it would, in turn, respectfully return the favor. For the most part, I have eaten well-balanced meals and put in...reactionscomments
Being Sympathetic to the Lung Cancer Patient...Going through lung cancer treatment is no picnic. The patient may feel ill, suffer from mood swings, and be generally disagreeable. It is not uncommon for patients to be angry...reactions2comments
Memories of Mae...Hi, my name is Yolanda. I’m the daughter of Eartha “Mae” Lawson... Funny as I write this I feel guilty stating my mother’s full name, as she couldn’t stand the...reactions2comments
Swimming Upstream as a Lung Cancer Advocate...It's hard enough fighting stage 4 lung cancer w/brain mets without adding on to the fight by being an advocate! Sometimes, I feel like a salmon swimming upstream without a...reactions3comments
Lung Cancer & Additional Health Conditions...Thank you for being a member of LungCancer.net - we're so thankful to have you as a member of our community! As you may know, LungCancer.net has a number of...
Saved By The Scan?...Have you seen the commercial from the American Lung Association and Lung Force? If you have, were you offended? Well, you should have been because all you need to get...reactionscomments