Lung Cancer June 2012 Archive

In many ways I was relieved that I had chemotherapy during the summer months. No icy roads to maneuver. No fear of snowstorms that might result in appointments being cancelled. ... Read More

If you're interested in learning more about the side effects of chemotherapy and how you can best manage them during your cancer treatment, you don't even have to leave your ... Read More

Perhaps the most dreaded side effect of chemotherapy is nausea. I know it was for me. And even though we've come a long way, roughly 70% of people undergoing chemotherapy still ... Read More

Falls are the cause of a lot of grief for many. Whether from bruises, strains, fractures or other injuries, falling can quickly take away our comfort and independence. For those ... Read More

The title of this column isn't exactly accurate. I'm not writing tonight about symptoms that are only found in people with advanced lung cancer, but rather symptoms that might be ... Read More

Before sharing a new study, I have to be the first to admit that I've left the hospital early myself. Perhaps not against medical advice, but by convincing my doctors ... Read More

Being a caregiver for someone with cancer can be stressful. That's a "no-brainer" as my kids would say. Whether you are caring for a spouse, a parent, a friend or ... Read More