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Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 25 12:58pm | Replies (1044)

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@catsandra

Hi I’m 76 and on day 2 of radiation. I have one tumor inside lung and 2 cancerous nodules outside. Was told nodules could migrate and could travel other places ( not in other parts thank goodness) had 2nd pet scan after nodules found. I’m told possibly radiation could affect esophagus. As anyone experienced what would be my symptoms if it does. I’m alittle worried. With age I’m not taking chemotherapy just radiation. Will this kill cancer in nodules? Or is this hopeless? Glad I found your blog

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@catsandra, I can imagine you're concerned about the potential damage that radiation can do. The radiation specialists will deliver the treatment to have the maximum effect while trying to minimize negative impacts. They will monitor you closely.

The radiation can kill cancerous cells, reduce the size of the nodules and/or eliminate them, slowing the progression.

Are you getting radiation every day? How is it going?