The dog days of summer have arrived, so we’ve rounded up some tips for handling the weather’s impact on breathing troubles and the side effects of chemo, radiation and surgery for lung cancer patients. Hot weather tips for people with breathing issues Those with lung disease have their lungs working harder in the summer air.… Continue reading 10 hot weather and sun-safety pointers for people with lung cancer
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Meet David from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
We’d like to introduce you to David, another member of your 2015-2016 PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors. David has been living with Stage IV lung cancer for four years and hopes to be an inspiration to other cancer patients. He has worked to raise awareness for his condition as a political advocate for the NGO Lung… Continue reading Meet David from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
“I am not a quitter, I never have been” – An interview with lung cancer member Jacquie
For Jacquie (Jacquie1961), a business owner and entrepreneur from New Mexico, 2013 was the worst year of her life – she’d lost two beloved pets to old age and then was diagnosed with lung cancer, which soon turned into colon cancer. After rigorous chemotherapy and the adoption of a new dog, Roman, Jacquie joined PatientsLikeMe… Continue reading “I am not a quitter, I never have been” – An interview with lung cancer member Jacquie
“I am not alone in this” – PatientsLikeMe member Rikwood55 shares his journey with lung cancer
New member (and New Zealander) Rikwood55 was diagnosed at age 58 with non-small cell lung carcinoma (stage 4), and he said he joined PatientsLikeMe in the hope of connecting with people on the same or similar lung cancer immunotherapy treatments. Rick took part in a clinical trial, and is now tolerating the immunotherapy treatment well. His scans… Continue reading “I am not alone in this” – PatientsLikeMe member Rikwood55 shares his journey with lung cancer
“Strength will come, somehow, from somewhere” – PatientsLikeMe member Glow4life shares her journey with lung cancer
PatientsLikeMe member Glow4life was diagnosed with lung cancer (adenocarcinoma) this past June, and her story is a testament to never losing hope. She recently shared her experiences in an interview, and she spared no details in describing her challenges. Despite her terminal diagnosis, four rounds of chemotherapy and the sudden loss of her husband, Glow4life… Continue reading “Strength will come, somehow, from somewhere” – PatientsLikeMe member Glow4life shares her journey with lung cancer
“In my own words” – PatientsLikeMe member Vickie shares about her experiences with lung cancer
Meet Vickie, a PatientsLikeMe member who has survived cancer not once, but twice. She’s sharing her story, from diagnosis to survivorship, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. She spoke about her reaction to getting diagnosed, the anxiety filled months leading up to surgery and what recovery was like post-operation. Learn about her journey below. The journey… Continue reading “In my own words” – PatientsLikeMe member Vickie shares about her experiences with lung cancer
LUNGevity Foundation and PatientsLikeMe Unite for New Partnership
Organizations Team Up to Enhance Patient Network for People Living with Lung Cancer, Expand Reach for Research Washington, DC (October 30, 2014) – Today, LUNGevity Foundation, the leading lung cancer nonprofit, and PatientsLikeMe, the leading patient network, announced a joint initiative to help people diagnosed with lung cancer. The organizations are collaborating to increase the… Continue reading LUNGevity Foundation and PatientsLikeMe Unite for New Partnership
“Hope won’t make it happen” – PatientsLikeMe member Phil shares about her experiences with lung cancer
That’s Phil’s (PhillyH) personal motto in life – “hope won’t make it happen.” She’s a PatientsLikeMe member who hails from Northampton in the United Kingdom and was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012. Ever since then, she’s been learning to live with the ups and downs of her condition. She recently shared her experiences in an interview… Continue reading “Hope won’t make it happen” – PatientsLikeMe member Phil shares about her experiences with lung cancer