Living with Lung Cancer Blogs

What is meditation, and how can it help you relieve stress and think more positively? Niki Payne answers these questions and more, and guides you through a meditation session in

Looking for a way to stay relaxed and fit while you are staying safe at home? Try our series of short yoga sessions hosted by Kate Laufert. Kate is a certified yoga instructor

Let Juanita Segura, a cross-fit coach and stage IV lung cancer survivor, guide you through a fitness warm-up and workout that you can do right in your home. You won't need any

Looking for a way to stay relaxed and fit while you are staying safe at home? Try our series of short yoga sessions hosted by Kate Laufert. Kate is a certified yoga instructor

Spring is here, and with that comes a lot of new seasonal fruits and veggies to add to your repertoire! We’ve taken the opportunity to give you some general tips on how to maximize

Physical activity can be beneficial for lung patients; in fact, exercise has been scientifically proven to decrease tension, elevate mood, lessen fatigue, and generally improve

Many cancer patients will recognize the feeling: racing thoughts, sweaty palms, pounding heartbeat. The cause? What is commonly known as “scanxiety,” a nickname for the anxiety a

Radon is a gas that is present in nearly all air. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is released from the normal decay of natural elements uranium, thorium, and

Welcome to a new decade! While now is about the time most people give up on “New Year’s Resolutions,” there is no reason you can’t stick to the goals you made earlier this month

The holiday season is busy and stressful under the best of circumstances. This can be even truer for lung cancer patients and their loved ones, who are juggling not only the

When a family member or friend is diagnosed with cancer, you may feel like you want to do something to help or to make them feel supported and loved. While being there for someone

Dr. Donington is Professor and Chief of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery at University of Chicago Medicine. Her clinical and interests focus on the early diagnosis and