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1 cm lung cancer tumor with COPD & emphysema: Anxious

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@franki24

Hi Everyone and Anyone;

They have scheduled a surgery to remove the 1cm (beleived tp be cancerous) nodule in my right upper lobe. The surgery is Fenruary 11th at upmc.shadyside in pitsburgjh by Neil Chrisite.

It will be a VATS unless there are complications which would require a larger incision.

I am and have always been an anxious Nellie. I have no cancer symptoms. I do have at the moment inconvenient feelings of COPD and emphysema. They do not interrupt my life or my ability to do things. Just knowing they are there causes me to feel uncomfortable.
I am doing my best to not be so consumed by the idea of these illnesses. So consumed by the prospect of surgery, recovery, complications, dependency and pain.

Just thought I would let you lovely people know what is going on with me. I fervently hope you are all well and thriving and if not I cry with you.

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denzie | @denzie | 6 days ago

Sending hope that this is fine with the VATS. Between now and the surgery walk as much as you can. It will promote faster fuller recovery despite the COPD and the emphysema.

Please let us know how you do.

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carolman210 | @carolman210 | 5 days ago

I also been diagnosed with a 1.5 cm mass in my upper left lung. I am meeting with the oncologist and surgeon next week and really scared after reading all the comments made by people who have gone through treatment after the tumor is removed. I am an avid bike rider and I am hoping the surgery/treatment won’t interfere with my riding. I will be praying for you.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | 5 days ago

Hi @franki24, I'm glad that you have a surgery date. Having a plan in place usually helps me to feel better. Of course, the waiting is never easy, but at least you have a date to look forward to.
Keep walking, it will help physically and mentally too. Thanks for sharing your update, I look forward to hearing more.

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