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Welcome to connect. Thank you for sharing your story with such openness. I am a 9 year lung cancer survivor. I have an understanding about what you may feel. You are not alone. I hope by sharing I can help you find a way to rise above the fear.May I share a little about my story ?
Jan 2008most of my left lung and a 3cm tumor was removed just days after Mayo Clinic properly diagnosed my shoulder pain, annoying cough, night sweats...I have a feeling you understand?

I had these symptoms for at least two years, but my local docs found nothing. That was in the year 2008, when most everyone thought, Ih you got lung cancer? You smoked! Well I never smoked.
Now I can continue to "thank Mayo Clinic Teams", at all of my follow up apts for saving my life!...I am equally, deeply grateful to the Lung Cancer researchers who answered my question, Why did I get lung cancer?"
About three years ago I jumped at the chance to have my 3cm tumor tested. I had a mutated EGFR gene! I did not pass lung cancer to my children & I did not get this gene from my parents! Whew!
So I cannot wait for researchers to find what's behind the EGFR and other mutation, and one day find a cure.

Because of this cancer roller coaster,I have learned the importance of rising above the fear that may bring depression. So I go for walks, even in the rain & cold! I tell my body to relax when I breath deep! And I continue to blow cancer away! I've even found relief with complimentary medicine.
Now we have Connect! Great to meet you.
Linda
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