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Had 2 wedge resections, 2 tumors & 1 lymph positive What now?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jun 8, 2024 | Replies (19)
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@zora0121

I'm actually overwhelmed by your generosity of allowing me to stay with you. Beyond kind. I see your name includes dog lover, I have 3 rescues currently, and walk them daily part of my healing, mental and physical.
My tumors were found incidently, by a CT scan. So I'm lucky for that. I'm mostly concerned by the one lymph node that showed cancer. No one has spoken to me about my pathology of the tumors or lymph, except to say they're cancer. I guess I have to wait for an oncologist..
I learned about these tumors mid Feb. And never found out it was cancer until this Tuesday. The Rollercoaster of maybe its nothing to maybe it spread( because of the lymph) is debilitating. Comes in waves of optimism to pessimism...
I know I need to handle this better..

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 30, 2024

Hi @zora0121, what amazing advice you've received from fellow members and fellow Canadians. It is hard to wait. But you've come to the right place to gather information and get support. Here's an article to learn more about lung cancer mutations:
- Guide to Lung Cancer Mutations https://www.healthline.com/health/nsclc/guide-to-lung-cancer-mutations

A good thing to do might be a create a list of questions to prepare for your appointment with the medical oncologist. I can kick things off and invite @lls8000 @cbdoglover @trudyhs @whahoo @frouke to add anything I've left out.

- What type of lung cancer do I have?
- What is the stage of my lung cancer?
- Was my tumor tested for genetic mutations? (Certain gene mutations are linked to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).)
- Will I need more tests? Which ones?
- Has my cancer spread to other parts of my body?
- What are my treatment options?
- What are the potential side effects of each treatment?
- Is there one treatment that you think is best for me?
- What advice would you give a friend or family member in my situation?

@zora0121, what questions to you have?

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