Key Messages From "It's normal to feel this way when you've just been diagnosed with lung cancer"
Feelings of isolation, being different, having no control and being overwhelmed are normal.
Feeling numb is also a common feeling. Numbness is a protective mechanism that allows us to just breathe.
It’s important to know that these feelings won’t last forever.
As you talk with your doctor and learn more about your cancer and the next steps in your treatment, you will begin to feel less overwhelmed and regain a sense of control.