3. Maintain a proper diet.

Like abstaining from smoking and getting enough exercise, maintaining a healthy diet is another important part of dealing with the day-to-day treatment of lung cancer. Proper nutrition will improve your overall health regardless of how far along you are in the diagnosis, treatment or remission phase. It will also give you the stamina necessary to cope with your treatment, as well as replenish nutrients lost during exercise and from your body fighting off the disease.

Cancer and cancer treatments can make eating harder than you might imagine. You may feel nauseated or start to vomit after a meal. Another possibility is that you could lose your appetite altogether.

Remember to drink plenty of liquids, particularly if eating is a problem for you. It may also be helpful to eat frequent, small meals instead of traditionally large meals. These meals should consist of foods that are relatively easy to digest, such as chicken soup, boiled rice or potatoes that are toasted or baked. You may want to consider working with a registered dietitian to develop a meal plan.

4. Limit your stress level as much as possible.

Too much stress can negatively impact your treatment regimen. Obviously, controlling stress under this circumstance is easier said than done, but try and keep an "even keel" as much as possible.

Try to delegate as many responsibilities as possible to friends and family members. Take time out of the day to appreciate the positive aspects of your life you may have previously ignored. This may help empower you to take on your health challenges with greater resolve and confidence.