The Pervasive Stigma Associated With Lung Cancer
So how did I get lung cancer? Well, if you’re a lung cancer patient like me, I’m certain that this all too common question has played over and over in your mind as well; much like
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10 Reasons to Attend LUNGevity’s HOPE Summit
HOPE Summit is a weekend conference unlike any other! The Summit brings hundreds of people affected by lung cancer together to build their community, give and get support, and -
How Nina’s Clinical Trial Led to a High-Five Celebration
Her doctor was excited, which made Nina excited. They high-fived and couldn’t believe the progress that had been made in just a few weeks. The clinical trial was already having -
Tips For Managing Lung Cancer During the Holiday Season
The holidays are a time to celebrate, but they can also be a time of stress as we try to create that perfect celebration. Bringing together family and friends, decorating, shopping -
Breathe Deep Chicago: Team Captains Lead the Way for Lung Cancer Awareness
LUNGevity is excited to kick off Lung Cancer Awareness month this November with Breathe Deep TOGETHER presented by Amgen. Breathe Deep is LUNGevity’s national walk series, bringing -
Fundraiser Spotlight: The Jones Family and Living Wide
Sherry Jones and her family are carrying on the torch for Living Wide, an inspirational movement started by Gregory Jones after his lung cancer diagnosis in 2016. According to -
A Survivor’s Experience with Biomarker Testing and TKI Treatments
Back in 2013, when Dan Cadigan was first diagnosed with stage III lung cancer, his treatment options were limited to surgery followed by chemotherapy. However, at his one-year -
Exercise after Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery
53 days after Julie Jones had video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) to remove the lower lobe of her right lung, Julie ran a half marathon. Even more impressive, she finished only
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Balancing Motherhood and Cancer
It ’s a strange feeling, becoming THE mom in the “I know a young mom with two kids who got lung cancer at 37 years old” type of stories. It ’s an urban legend, but it’s also my
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10 Tips for Lung Cancer Caregiving
In 2015, we received the most shocking news of our lives: our vibrant mother - a deacon’s wife, piano player at church, 30-year state employee, tireless caretaker and laundry -
Coping with Cancer Treatment-related Hair Loss
Some lung cancer treatments can result in side effects that are emotionally difficult to manage, such as hair loss. It is completely normal to feel upset about losing your hair. A
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The Importance of Community for Lung Cancer Survivors
It’s shocking how many people with lung cancer go through the same struggles I did to get diagnosed. Whether you have symptoms or not, it can take a long time to arrive at a lung