Living With Lung Cancer
A diagnosis of lung cancer is shocking and frightening. At this time it is helpful to have an idea about what to expect, how symptoms, including pain will be managed, and resources to turn to for help.
Exercise and Lung Cancer
Physical activity is good for overall health, but it can make a difference in the fight against lung cancer as well. Studies show that even moderate exercise reduces the risk of developing lung cancer, lowers mortality in those already diagnosed, and improves quality of life for cancer survivors.
Physical activity is good for overall health, but it can make a difference in the fight against lung cancer as well. Studies show that even moderate exercise reduces the risk of developing lung cancer, lowers mortality in those already diagnosed, and improves quality of life for cancer survivors.
Managing Lung Cancer Symptoms
A diagnosis of lung cancer is frightening. Will I have pain? Will I have difficulty breathing? Will I lose weight? Will I feel exhausted. Excellent relief from common cancer symptoms is available. Knowing how to describe your pain and options available can help you work with your health care team.
A diagnosis of lung cancer is frightening. Will I have pain? Will I have difficulty breathing? Will I lose weight? Will I feel exhausted. Excellent relief from common cancer symptoms is available. Knowing how to describe your pain and options available can help you work with your health care team.
Tips For Caregivers
Caring for someone with cancer can be at once the most rewarding and most difficult time in our lives. Following a few tips such as pampering yourself, maintaining a sense of humor, and finding a support group, can help you minimize the stress and leave you feeling fulfilled in your efforts rather than resentful.
Caring for someone with cancer can be at once the most rewarding and most difficult time in our lives. Following a few tips such as pampering yourself, maintaining a sense of humor, and finding a support group, can help you minimize the stress and leave you feeling fulfilled in your efforts rather than resentful.
Recognizing Medical Emergencies
From the A.D.A.M Illustrated Health Encyclopedia.
From the A.D.A.M Illustrated Health Encyclopedia.
What to Bring to the Hospital
Spending time in the hospital can be frightening and lonely. Having a list of articles to pack - and not to pack - ahead of time, may help your hospital stay be a little more "homey."
Spending time in the hospital can be frightening and lonely. Having a list of articles to pack - and not to pack - ahead of time, may help your hospital stay be a little more "homey."
Financial Assistance for People With Cancer
Cancer treatment can be extremely expensive, but resources are available to those that need assistance. The National Cancer Institute lists a number of options, so you can focus on your health rather than your finances.
Cancer treatment can be extremely expensive, but resources are available to those that need assistance. The National Cancer Institute lists a number of options, so you can focus on your health rather than your finances.