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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

According to the Caregivers Clinic at Sloan Kettering, “An overarching theme among caregivers is how to juggle the responsibility to take care of a loved one and themselves and not

A lung cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. It may feel like your world has flipped upside down. It may feel like there is so much to do, you don’t know where to start. It may

My sister is a walking miracle. A survivor of stage 4 lung cancer for 6 years. Survived liver mets, brain mets, bone mets. On the 10th line of treatment, 35 years old, walking. My