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@sueligthart

Thank you. I was hoping Mayo would be able to offer a miracle - being told they cannot it hard to come to terms with. With treatment 18 months without half that time. The un-fairness of it all, I've taken good care of myself, exercised eaten well and worked hard and just when I see my family blossom and my husband and I think about winding down and retirement - this. I will accept help from the palliative team and hope I am in the tiny group that get a few more years.

We are hiking in Utah, enjoy the nature, every breath is a reminder. Trying to focus and being able to enjoy the sun and nature.

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@sueligthart, I'm so glad that you took this time to go to Utah. The parks are fabulous, and one of my favorite places. Do what you can, while soaking up each precious moment. Your entire life has changed, and it is a lot to take in. Cry, scream, laugh, love; all of it is ok. I'll be thinking of you.

Did they discuss total lung removal, lung transplant, or other surgery, or say why not?

Did they find evidence of spread oustide the lung/pleura area, or just rule out surgical options because they suspect it has spread beyond surgical reach (micrometastases)?