Caregivers need support as well, connecting with others will help alleviate the stress of caregiving. The Lung Cancer Survivors Online Support Community is a place where people who have been affected by lung cancer can interact with those who have been through similar experiences and receive support and advice. The community welcomes friends and family members of lung cancer patients. The American Lung Association has partnered with Inspire to establish the Lung Cancer Survivors community. A lung cancer support network of over 90,000 members developed for lung cancer patients and caregivers. To find answers to common questions about lung cancer and to join a lung cancer support group of individuals with similar experiences click here.
Relevant lung cancer support group discussions through specific topics-
- ALK mutations and lung cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer - General
- Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage I
- Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage II
- Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage III
- Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV
- Non-small cell lung cancer - Adenocarcinoma
- Non-small cell lung cancer - Large cell
- Non-small cell lung cancer - Squamous cell
- Small cell lung cancer - General
- Small cell lung cancer - Limited
- Small cell lung cancer - Extensive
- Neuroendocrine (NETS) / Carcinoid tumors
- Treatment options
References- https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/family-and-friends/taking-care-of-yourself