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Encore: Facing a Lung Cancer Diagnosis

This podcast was originally published by Cancer Support Community on November 17, 2015, here.

“Being empowered is choosing to adopt actions, behaviors, and attitudes that can help you regain a sense of control over your treatment and life with cancer,” excerpt from Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Lung Cancer. Part of being empowered means learning all you can about your specific type of cancer—what it is, how it affects your body, how it’s treated and what you can expect during diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

 

Support For Those With Lung Cancer

This resource was originally published by Cancer Care.org here.

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Counseling

Oncology social workers help you cope with the emotional and practical challenges of lung cancer. Contact us at 800‑813‑HOPE (4673) or info@cancercare.org.
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CancerCare has partnered with LUNGevity, the nation’s leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization to provide the LUNGevity Lung Cancer Helpline: 844-360-LUNG (5864).

Financial Assistance

Find resources and support to manage your financial concerns. Limited assistance from CancerCare® is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs.

Support Groups

Connect with others in our free support groups led by oncology social workers.

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If you live in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, learn about and view the full calendar of our free community programs.

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Ask CancerCare

Every month, featured experts answer your questions about coping with cancer. View all questions and answers.

LUNG CANCER
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    My 68-year-old husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2004, had radiation and chemo, and is currently in remission. Since ending his treatment, his personality has changed drastically and he directs his anger towards me. Can chemo affect a person mentally?

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    My husband has just been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer with small tumors in his liver. He starts chemo next week with 4 hours, day 1 and 2 hours, day 2 and 3. He repeats this every 18 days for six sessions. Is this the normal treatment for small cell lung cancer? Where would I look to find information on clinical trials?

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    How can I breathe with a lung after the pneumonectomy? Is there anything I should be doing?

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    My sister has stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer as well as tumors in her liver. Are there two different chemotherapy treatments for both the lung and the liver or are they treated with the same drugs?

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    My best friend’s husband has just started chemo for lung cancer but refuses to quit smoking. This is driving a huge wedge between the two of them. Does smoking impact the effectiveness of the chemo?

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Stories of Help and Hope

Read inspiring personal accounts from people affected by cancer and the ways they’ve found to cope.