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Question about Lung Cancer

Posted by annette1 @annette1, Nov 17, 2016

Hi, my name is Annette. I was diagnosed with lung cancer the latter part of 2015. Had a half of my lung took out in march 2016. my breast still hurt and am still numb in that area. is that normal? I had a half of my lung removed in March of this year. My breast still hurt and am numb in that area still. Is that normal and happens to you?

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Linda | @llwortman | Dec 22, 2016
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @annette1, I thought I would check in and see how you are doing. I wanted..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @annette1, I thought I would check in and see how you are doing.

I wanted to share Dr. Amit Sood's website that @llwortman mentioned. http://stressfree.org/happiness/ In this page you can sign up for a week of mindfulness "training" to help reduce stress and maybe give a boost to motivation. Perhaps you can use this to support a new year resolution.

Annette, have you had any changes in the numbness or pain this past month? Have you tried acupuncture or massage?

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Hi Annette :
Isn't Colleen Young amazing with her help
In connecting patients and survivors! I really encourage you to follow Dr Amit Sood ...I had the amazing and healing opportunity to work with Dr Sood 9 years ago when I was diagnosed with lung cancer. As a never smoker facing crazy odds, I truly believe the mindful training taught me resilience to win this cancer battle. Keep a positive attitude and keep communicating with the rest of us because support is also a huge part of the healing g process.
Best
Linda

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Linda | @llwortman | Mar 19, 2017

Hi Annette:
I'm thinking of you and your pain as mentioned due to lung cancer surgery. I have experience a similar pain. However, with acupuncture and
even chiro procedures, massage (after years of not wanting anyone to touch me due to 5 scars from lung cancer surgery) my body now accepts
a healing hand near my scars. I have also found paced breathing practices at least two times daily, have helped my lung function better and I feel
better. I pushed myself for 3 years plus, even though it hurt to breath. I also feel the "stress of it all" was a "pain". After I learned how to tell my
nervous system to relax, it has been amazing what I have achieved...as I pace breath my way through life.
I hoping this helps. We hope to hear from you again on CONNECT. We're on your team.
Linda

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