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Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Coping Treatment From Lynne Eldridge MD  New treatments are available for people with advanced lung cancer that weren't available in years past.  But with options comes another painful decision.  When is it time to stop active treatment?  In other words when do the side effects and time required for treatment interfere with the chance to live your last days fully?  On a lighter note, what are some New Year's resolutions for people living with lung cancer and their caregivers, and what does "gene testing" and "inheritance" mean with regards to lung cancer?  Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne When Should You Stop Cancer Treatment? For those who are living with advanced lung cancer, there may come a time when you ask yourself this heartbreaking question.  What should you think about when deciding if it's time to stop active treatment?  Read more Search Related Topics:  final stages cancer  chemotherapy side effects  palliative care 2014 New Year's Resolutions for People with Lung Cancer Last week I shared some "New Year's resolutions" for people with lung cancer that I'd written in 2011.  Check out these new resolution ideas for people with lung cancer for 2014.  Don't worry -- I don't want to add to anyone's to-do list.  In fact the first resolution in this article is "plug your ears to the stigma."  Read more Search Related Topics:  new years resolutions  living with lung cancer  lung cancer stigma Is There a Gene for Lung Cancer Like There is For Breast Cancer?  With all of the media coverage about genes that predispose to breast cancer, and with genetic testing now recommended for people with lung adenocarcinoma I've heard a lot of confusion.  What is the difference?  And can lung cancer be hereditary?  Read more A New Year’s Resolution – Care for Yourself as a Caregiver Caring for a loved with cancer is one of the most loving things you can do for another.  But even though you've likely heard it a dozen times, it's important to take care of yourself.   Read more Related Searches Advanced Lung Cancer Cancer Treatment Cancer Stages Cancer Support Group Cancer Diagnosis Featured Articles First Steps When You Are Newly Diagnosed With Lung Cancer Lung Cancer in Women Blogs Written by People with Lung Cancer Where Does Lung Cancer Spread? Lung Adenocarcinoma How to Find a Lung Cancer Support Group   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Lynne Eldridge MD Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Lung Cancer? Symptoms of Lung Cancer Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Treatment of Lung Cancer Preventing Lung Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement