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Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi
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Hello, it has been awhile since I've been here, (other health problems) but getting better. I was told I have two kinds of lung cancer one year ago, on Jan.,
22.2016. I have plain ole lung cancer in my right lung. I have Mesothelioma in my left lung. My husband worked in the plastering business, mixing all the plaster for the job. In each batch of plaster he mixed he put 3/4 coffee can of Asbestos in each batch. Sometimes 100 batches daily, from 1955 to 1983. All I did was wash his clothes. So not much to be done for me. I am 83 years old, have been depressed for the most part of the time. I have talked to my pastor, a doctor, been on here some. I seem to be tired all the time. My last cat scan showed very little growth, Praise God! But somehow I have now a third grade kidney disease. So have been dealing with that too.Have both doctor's appointments in April, along with my heart doc, checking on my pacemaker which needs to be replaced this year. Sept, Oct or so. Can't keep track. (shortshot80)
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Thamks for taking the time to update us @shortshot especially when you have multiple health concerns to contend with.
We have several members on Connect talking about stage 3 kidney disease as well as people managing life with a pacemaker. Let me know if you'd like to be connected to those discussions.
Windwalker (: what a wonderful "handle"! My church is mostly my support. zzi. I enjoy my Sunday church. I was also gong to Bible study, but I get awful tired. I have been married 66 years. My husband has his own health problems. He has a permanent foly, and has asbestosis. I am in somewhat better shape than hie is, but not much. Doing some kidney things too. I have third stage kidney disease.
Going to have a cat scan in couple weeks, and also my lungs cat scan. Our oldest son lives with us and does the driving for us. Me... I get up every day feeling good or not and get dressed, fix some kind of breakfast for us. Keep thinking I will get my book done, but don'seem to get it started. Been thinking of this for at least 40 years. I live on the oregon coast in Pacific Citiy. This is a small fishing town. Used to help myhubby commercial fish in a Dory. It is a 22 foot flat bottom boat that we used to slide off a tilting trailer into the ocean. I was one of five ladies that did this in 1971. I enjoyed the fishing, boat ride too in the ocean.We fished from 1971 to 1995. Even tho I did most of the cleaning of the fish, I had fun. We (both) had jobs in Portland, so come Friday we would drive down about 80 miles, and fish for the weekend (weather permitting) go back and start the week again. If you are interested to see a Dory boat, Look up "Dory Boats" "Pacific City Dorymen" I was one of five women to do this, we were somewhat the start of more women to go fishing. More later. 'shortshot80..(Nany)
Colleenyoung.....Yes, thanks. Might help to know what to expect. Thank you. (shortshot80 Nancy
<br><br><br><br><br>Hi Nancy. Wow, I am envious of your years out there fishing! That is one of <br>my passions. Plus, you live in a BEAUTIFUL part of the country. That asbestos is <br>some evil stuff. So sorry you two got affected by it. Please let us know how <br>your scans go. -Terri M.<br> <br><br>
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Yes, I would be interested in seeing what other people are doing with stage three Kidney disease. (
Shortshot80) Thanks Colleen@
Nancy @shortshot80,
Here are some discussion you may wish to follow and take part in. Your questions are welcome.
- Stage 3 CKD http://mayocl.in/2kvZpbb
- Diminished kidney function http://mayocl.in/2lcdf3N
See more in the Kidney & Bladder group http://mayocl.in/2lPA3SG
- Pacemaker recipients http://mayocl.in/2lVDZSN
See more in the Heart & Blood Health group http://mayocl.in/1XWwPwo
Please let me know if you're looking for something specific.
Colleen
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<br><br><br><br><br>Hi Shortshot. I guess you are depressed! That was some scary news you got <br>last year. I hope you have a good support system in person. All of us on <br>this site with lung issues can relate to the lack of energy for sure, and <br>it does get us down. I never even got dressed today and spent most of it on the <br>couch. That is not like me, but some days are just that way. So, I got some good <br>tv viewing time in. (I have multiple serious <br>health issues that are trying to do me in.) That is really wild that you <br>contracted the asbestos from laundering your husband's clothing! I have <br>heard that families of shipbuilders would get it the same way. Know that <br>we are here for you too. Big Hug to you Shortshot.<br> <br><br>