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LungCancer.net is dedicated to highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with lung cancer. Sam was diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLC in 2015 after being misdiagnosed with asthma...

Myth: Lung cancer has a poor prognosis. Fact: The prognosis, or forecast of the disease, is unique to every person with lung cancer. These numbers can be distressing, but statistics...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...

Kristina's husband, Jim, was diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2020. In this conversation with LungCancer.net, Kristina talks about how her family and community rallied around Jim following his diagnosis...

Each year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed in October. This year, October 10 will mark the day to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the...

For a long time, it was said that mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or...

November marks the beginning of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, but increasing awareness about lung cancer is important every month. There are many things we wish for - decreased stigma, proportional...

Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month...

Patient or caregiver, actively in treatment or not, a lung cancer diagnosis and journey can be difficult and can impact relationships in a variety of ways. From deciding whether and...

For many, hearing the word "cancer" is such a shock that it can take a bit of time to digest the information given, and it can be hard to know...

It's the holiday season, and we're taking time to think about what that means for those with lung cancer. Whether undergoing treatment or not, from spending time with friends and...

This November, we want to raise awareness about lung cancer by focusing on the experiences of the lung cancer community and the many ways members of the community may advocates...

While some side effects and symptoms of lung cancer, like hair loss and skin rashes, are outwardly visible, there's so much more that lies beneath the surface. Chemo brain, fatigue...

There are many types of pain associated with lung cancer, from pain as a sign or symptom of lung cancer, to pain as a treatment side effect, to the emotional...

Lung cancer is not easy. Receiving a lung cancer diagnosis, navigating treatment, and living with lung cancer can be incredibly stressful, difficult, and overwhelming. You may feel confused, alone, or...

Lung cancer is stressful, and managing lung cancer symptoms can be difficult. Traveling with lung cancer can be a great can add a whole new set of challenges for some...

Changes in seasons and weather can impact lung cancer symptoms; symptoms like couching, shortness of breath, wheezing, and fatigue, may feel worse in the heat or cold. As summer rolls...

Coping with a lung cancer diagnosis or life with lung cancer as a patient or caregiver can be incredibly difficult. Many experience emotional as well as physical challenges. Last month...

Coping with a lung cancer diagnosis or life with lung cancer as a patient or caregiver can be incredibly difficult. It can be hard sometimes to get through a single...