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Gail's Story
While vacationing in Florida, Gail got sick with a cough that refused to get better. After 4 years of monitoring a spot on her lung, Henry Ford experts removed the cancer with thoracic surgery.
Lung Cancer Support Services
Survivorship programs during and after treatment.
Your lung cancer care at Henry Ford isn’t only about diagnosis and treatment. Your dedicated nurse navigator will be there to help answer any questions you have and help guide you toward support services as you move into survivorship — the period of your life after your treatment for lung cancer.
How you approach survivorship is unique to you and your situation. We’re here to support you however we can. We offer many services to promote healthy, sustained lung cancer survivorship. In addition, we work with other reputable organizations to connect you with the resources and support you need.
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Our lung cancer support services
The following are some of the many support services we offer during and after your treatment for lung cancer:
- Behavioral health
- Breathing machines brochure
- Cancer support groups and classes
- Cancer survivorship
- Caregiver services
- Exercise and Cancer Integrative Therapy Education Program (ExCITE)
- Fertility preservation
- Genetic counseling
- Help to quit smoking
- Integrative medicine for patients with cancer
- Nutrition
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation services
- Colleen’s Corner (local and national resources)
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Connect with other people with lung cancer
Many people find value in meeting with others who have also been diagnosed with lung cancer and gone through treatment. Sharing stories and learning coping skills can help you gain strength during your journey.
The Lung Cancer Support Group – Gilda’s Club Royal Oak is facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. The group provides an opportunity for you to meet with others and share firsthand experiences.
Imerman Angels is a program that provides personalized connections that enable one-on-one support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. Call (866) 463-7626.
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Learn more about lung cancer
Finding out all you can about your lung cancer gives you the knowledge you need to participate in your care. We recommend the following organizations for information about lung cancer, treatments and additional support:
- American Cancer Society: information and resources
- GO2 Foundation: provides easy-to-understand information about lung cancer, including the LungMATCH program, which can help you find appropriate treatment options to discuss with your doctor
- Lungevity: information about lung cancer and support services, including a lung cancer navigator app to track treatment and support and a HELPLine for help navigating resources
- National Cancer Institute: information about treatment, clinical trials, support services and more
Understanding and Treating Neuropathy
Certain chemotherapies can cause inflammation or directly damage the nerves, causing neuropathy. Neuropathy, which causes pain, tingling, burning or numbness in the hands and feet can be especially difficult to deal with.
Colleen's Corner: Local and National Resources
For more support, visit Colleen's Corner for a list of helpful local and national resources about cancer.