Coping With Lung Cancer
By Lynne Eldridge MD, About.com Guide to Lung Cancer
Coping with lung cancer is easier with the support of family and friends, but it is important to practice good self-care as well. Being prepared for doctor visits, knowing the common side effects of your treatments and ways to manage them, and having suggestions for how loved ones can help you in your journey can go a long way in helping you cope day to day.
- Caring For Yourself
- Coping With Side Effects From Cancer Treatment
- Family Support
- People With Lung Cancer
Caring For Yourself
Being prepared for visits with your oncologist, and understanding the effects of your conditions, can help you take an active part in your cancer treatment.
- Lung Cancer Support Groups
- Lung Cancer Discussion Forum
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Treatment
- What to Bring to Healthcare Visits
- Coping With Lung Cancer Symptoms
- How to Handle Insensitive Remarks During Lung Cancer Treatment
- Lung Cancer and Depression
- The Role of Spirituality in Lung Cancer Treatment
- Reasons to Quit Smoking After a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
- Your Sexuality During Lung Cancer Treatment
- Traveling With Lung Cancer
Coping With Side Effects From Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can cause side effects. Here are some of the common side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, and ideas on coping with them as you go through treatment.
- Hair Loss
- Head Covers for Hair Loss
- Mouth Sores
- Taste Changes
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Fingernail Changes
- Skin Changes
- What is Cancer Fatigue?
- Chemobrain
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelets)
- 12 Tips for Coping With Cancer Fatigue
- Prevention of Blood Clots (DVTs)
- Radiation Therapy Side Effects
- Neutropenia (Low White Blood Cell Count)
- Poor Appetite
- Sun Safety During Treatment
- Managing Pain From Lung Cancer
Family Support
We want to help our loved ones with cancer, but sometimes don't know what they need. Take a look at suggestions that have helped others with cancer, but don't forget to take care of yourself while you're caring for others, too.
- 12 Tips for Supporting a Loved One With Cancer
- Caring for Yourself While Caring for a Loved One With Cancer
- The Stigma of Lung Cancer
- When a Parent Has Cancer - An Interview With Pro-Skateboarder Tony Hawk
- Helping a Teenage Child Cope When a Parent Has Cancer
- How Can You Cope with a Family Member Who Still Smokes?
- Tips for Smokers Who Have a Family Member with Lung Cancer
- What Can You Expect During the Final Stages of Lung Cancer?
People With Lung Cancer
We can read everything available on lung cancer, but sometimes the greatest help comes from hearing the stories of other lung cancer survivors.
