Living with Lung Cancer Blogs

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

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

Kristin Higgins, MD is an Associate Professor within the Emory School of Medicine and serves as the Medical Director of Radiation Oncolo-gy at the main campus location. She

Erin Charla Peterson, LCSW, is Senior Social Work Counselor at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides counseling

With the significant scientific advances in the disease, lung cancer can now be managed as a chronic illness. Despite that, this diagnosis can still turn your life upside down

Brett Bade, MD, is a pulmonologist at Yale University and the West Haven Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He has board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, and

Traveling can be stressful under the best of circumstances, but particularly anxiety-inducing after a cancer diagnosis. Being diagnosed with cancer does not have to put an end to