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Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Lung Cancer | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (1051)
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@tinae

Hi, my name is Tina. I am 58 years old and I was diagnosed last March on a random test and diagnosed with stage 3C non-small cell lung cancer.

Was not prepared for that!

After a biopsy of a lymph node in my chest, they determined that I had a mutation which allows me to take Tagrisso. I’ve been on that since last April things are behaving as my oncologist likes to call them.

Most days I forget that I have lung cancer and then every now and again your reminded of it.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | 5 days ago

Hi Tina @tinae, I saw some of your other posts and wanted to welcome you to the group. I'm glad you found us. My oncologist likes to say that I'm boring. I'll take boring or behaving any day!
We are fortunate to have access to these targeted therapies. I'm on a different medication for ALK positive lung cancer. I believe it's the reason that I'm still here today (almost 5 years after diagnosis). I have some side effects, certainly more forgetful, but I'm doing well.
Is the plan to keep you on Tagrisso indefinitely? Are you still working?

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