Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month so I'm doing my part to help spread the word about causes, symptoms or warning signs, treatments, prevention, and research.

Searching for Energy with Lung Cancer

That’s what my life is centered around, right now - searching for some energy. My pain is controlled except for some mild discomfort in my left hip when I’m walking around on it. Occasional mild nausea is controlled easily with medication. I just can’t get past feeling like someone hooked up a giant vacuum and sucked absolutely everything out of me.

Lung Cancer Prevention

The most common cause of lung cancer is cigarette smoking or passive smoking. Only 10% of sufferers are non-smokers, so the most effective way to prevent lung cancer is to never take up smoking!

Celebrate Your Independence With the Great American Smokeout

For the past 32 years, the Great American Smokeout has made being a quitter something to celebrate. The event challenges tobacco users to quit for at least one day with the hope that single day will be the catalyst to quit completely.

Early Morning Struggles with Lung Cancer

6:30am on a Saturday morning. What am I doing up?

The Day After Chemotherapy

Today is day three after chemo…I think.

I woke up to my doorbell ringing. I totally forgot that I had a meeting with a lady who was coming over to help consult me on the bathroom remodel. Yikes!

Feeling Better with Lung Cancer

That’s about the sum of it. I suspect the answer to that question is that I got behind on pain control again and for the last couple of days, after increasing my oxycontin dose and promptly treating anything my underreporting little self might call discomfort, I’m back on top of the pain and that makes everything better. My stamina continues to decrease and I’m pretty sure the trip to New Mexico just took everything out of me, followed by a quick dose of chemo as soon as I got back for good measure.

How Smoking affects Respiratory System in Women

According to the World Health Organization, smoking-related illnesses are the fourth leading killer of people worldwide. Smoking kills 1 out of 5 Americans (approximately 445,000 people) per year, and in Canada tobacco kills more people than car accidents, suicides, murders, AIDS, and drug use combined!

Fighting Lung Cancer: CTCA Day

Today was a busy day at the Cancer Treatment Centers.

Still Battling a Collapsed Lung

Dr. Choi (lung doc) just came in and told me the talc powder for my collapsed lung didn’t take, so we need to wait until there is more drainage of air.