Fundraiser Spotlight: Riki and Meital Wiederhorn
Riki Wiederhorn and her daughter Meital of Westport, Connecticut have taken on a new challenge, participating in their first half-marathon in memory of their belated friend, lung
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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
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Coming to Terms with a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Some people will say that you could die any day, and being diagnosed with a terminal disease like lung cancer doesn’t change that fact. However, people don’t get in their car -
Resource Highlight: Lung Cancer Support Community
When did you initially find LUNGevity? I joined LUNGevity in May 2015, after the demise of an online support community called RedToenail.org, a general cancer forum started by a
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Tips for Young Adults who have a Parent with Lung Cancer
Having a parent with lung cancer presents unique challenges for young adults who are in a critical stage of development – determining life plans, finishing education, establishing
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Self-Care Activities
Self-care, which can be defined as actions or activities a person takes to reach their optimal physical and mental well-being, is important for those affected by lung cancer -
Resource Highlight: LifeLine Support Program
A lung cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Support from family and friends becomes a crucial part of navigating the disease. Equally as important to many is support and
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Tips for First Lung Cancer Oncology Appointment From the Lung Cancer Community
Your first appointment with your oncologist after being diagnosed with lung cancer can be scary and intimidating. You want to make sure you are as prepared as possible to make the