Living with Lung Cancer
Learning to live with lung cancer is not easy, however, armed with the latest information
on how to cope and manage side effects and a great support system, the experience
can be easier to manage.
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Symptom Management/Managing Recurrence
Symptom Management
Visit:
Lung Cancer Alliance
Side effects and symptoms of lung cancer may make daily life uncomfortable. Learn
more about the various symptoms you may encounter during your treatment. You will
also find recommendations on how to be more comfortable, as well as, suggestions
on how to potentially minimize a particular side effect.
Managing Recurrence After Treatment
Visit:
The American Cancer Society
After your cancer treatment you can expect additional follow-up care from your healthcare
provider. Learn what to expect as you and your physician work together to manage
any possibility of recurrence.
Diet and Exercise
Healthy Eating and Staying Active on Chemotherapy
Visit:
Livingwithit.org
A lung cancer diagnosis requires extra care and consideration regarding diet and
exercise. Access healthy recipes and learn how your nutritional needs will vary
before, during and after treatment.
Maintaining an Active Lifestyle and Nutritional Changes
Visit:
The American Cancer Society
Understand how to maintain your lifestyle and care for your nutritional needs with
lung cancer.
Money Matters
The Costs of Cancer
Visit:
The American Cancer Society
A lung cancer diagnosis can mean a shift in finances, which may cause short and/or
long term challenges. Read more about this issue and possible resources for lung
cancer patients and their families.
Financial Issues
Visit:
Livingwithit.org
Financial issues may affect an entire family when lung cancer is diagnosed. Read
information related to health insurance, health insurance laws, employment rights,
will development and much more.
Coping
Dealing With Your Own Cancer Diagnosis
Visit:
The American Cancer Society
A lung cancer diagnosis may be overwhelming. As you receive treatment, many aspects
of your life may be affected. Learn important coping tools to manage your lung cancer
diagnosis. Also, read inspiring stories of hope from others that have overcome lung
cancer.
Dealing With a Loved One's Cancer Diagnosis
Visit:
The American Cancer Society
Having a difficult time determining what to say to a loved one who was just diagnosed
with lung cancer? Learn some of the basic "do's and don'ts" as well as tips on how
to be supportive during this difficult time.
Coping Tools for the Patient and Caregiver
Visit:
Livingwithit.org
Gain access to the tools you will need both as a patient or a caregiver in dealing
with a lung cancer diagnosis. Also find a support group or cancer organizations
in your area.
Additional Resources
Association of Oncology Social Work
215-599-6093
www.aosw.org
AOSW is a patient advocacy group that connects patients and their families and caregivers
with essential community, state, national, and international resources. The site
is designed to increase awareness about the social, emotional, educational, and
spiritual needs of cancer patients through research, writing, workshops, and lectures.
Cancer Care
800-813-HOPE (4673)
www.cancercare.org
A nonprofit agency devoted to offering professional services to people of all ages,
with all types of cancer, at any stage of the disease. The Cancer Care mission is
to provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling,
education, information, and referral, and direct financial assistance.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
888-477-2669
www.pparx.org
This web site for patients, caregivers, and loved ones provides information about
government-supported and private patient assistance programs. Visitors can search
a database of more than 1400 prescription drugs that are provided free of charge
by over 200 patient assistance programs across the United States.
Cancer Information Service
800-4-CANCER (422-6237)
cis.nci.nih.gov
Free public service of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the nation's primary
agency for cancer research.
National Self-Help Clearinghouse
212-817-1822
www.selfhelpweb.org
A not-for-profit organization founded to facilitate access to self-help groups and
increase awareness of the importance of mutual support.
Oncology Tools
www.fda.gov/cder/cancer
A service of the US Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research. Information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies as well
as reference tools and a patient liaison program.
People Living With Cancer
703-797-1914
www.oncology.com
A service of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Updates on research
and clinical trials, information on side-effects management, caregiver issues, and
the needs of the newly diagnosed.
The Wellness Community
888-793-WELL (9355)
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Professionally led support groups, educational workshops, and mind/body classes
utilizing the Patient Active Concept. Free services in local communities nationwide,
and in Japan and Israel.