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Dear @donno,
You have my heartfelt thanks for being so open, and for sharing your story. I know it must have taken an unthinkable amount of courage and vulnerability to reveal your past – I am so glad you've joined us here, and before anything else, I want you to empower yourself with hope and with the knowledge that the Connect community believes in you – we are on your team.
I'm tagging @lisalucier and Mentor @hopeful33250 – and I sincerely encourage you to join this discussion in the Mental Health group on Connect:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/long-term-depression-1/
You will see that you are not alone, but in the company of some fantastic, resilient members – @parus @peach414144 @jimhd @mamasitalucita @vllynn @charlie75 @anniegk @amberpep and many more, who've shared their experiences, their struggles and have been an immense source of support for others.
I'm also tagging @ginpene05 @idnas @kag13 @loriel59 @nonnie1 @donsbo @farmerj since they've all written about bowel obstructions caused by adhesions or scar tissue; I'm confident they will have more insights to share.
@donno, I don't see it as a miracle "to not have evolved into a serial killer or sexual deviant," but I see it as your strength to not allow your past to define you. So please keep talking and sharing – because we will keep listening and caring. Your story matters — and so do you.
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@marylou705 I'm so sorry to hear about your lung ca. Are they just doing a biopsy ? I have information if you believe in holistic health There,s a herb astralagus that's suppose to be good for Cancer and also lemon rind not the juice as the rind has the lemon oil in it grate it and put it on everything Blessings to you
@lioness I took astralagus too for awhile. It is supposed to be very helpful. I was too infected by mac for it to work for me. I think now that I don't have an active infection, it could be helpful.
@windwalker888 For me I'm going to try ashawanga it's suppose to be good for our brain and I need some help in this area .
Hi @marylou705,
Just wanted to let you know that we, the Connect community, members in this group and elsewhere, are there for you to lean on, to listen, and to encourage you as you stand up to your diagnosis. I was also wondering if you've viewed some of the incredible discussions in the Lung Cancer group on Connect? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/lung-cancer/
Thank you, Kanaaz. I have followed and signed up for the link you provided. I am Rehab Medicine so probably know too much for my own good!
@marylou705,I know what you mean about knowing to much I'm a retired nurse
Good luck
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I have just been diagnosed with lung cancer. I thought it was Sjogrens. Need surgery next week, starting with biopsy. I have Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogrens, IBS, hypothyroidism.