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Lung Cancer | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (7)

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@hnreinhart12

Thank you! It’s the constant fear it will come back. Mentally I am a mess, they have put me on something for that I will see psych in a couple weeks! I appreciate your words!

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Hi Heather, @hnreinhart12, I'm sorry that you are facing this disease. Cancer isn't fair, and I especially feel for young mothers and their children. I'm glad that you've reached out to your care team and asked for help. You may want to inquire about a group for parents with cancer in your area too. Sometimes an in-person group can be helpful too. For your daughter, depending on her level of understanding, I have heard great things about Pickels Group (https://www.picklesgroup.org/news).
It sounds like you are stable now and settling in with Tagrisso post-surgery. There is real science-based hope for lung cancer now more than ever. There are new advancements being studied and rolled out as each year passes. I was diagnosed (ALK positive, at 49 years old) five years ago, and there are treatments available today that weren't even thought of five years ago. I know of many people that didn't think they would see their kids grow up, and they are attending graduation ceremonies and even weddings. Try to focus on one day at a time and what's right in front of you. Pile that daughter of yours with love and relish in the love that she gives back. Hugs.

I’m so sorry. Very frightening. But it will be watched. I am very glad you are taking care of your mental health, often goes hand-in-hand with a physical condition. Pls keep us posted on how you are doing, this forum is helpful.