Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Hi Marylou- I bet your anxious! The news that you recently received has put me in a tail spin too. I read, and now believe that anxiety can be a learning and preparing exercise. We worry about so many things that by the time the "procedure" happens we are well prepared! It's hard to think that you actually can take it one step at a time, but you can. Please keep us up to date!! Best of luck. Merry

Dearest Nancy: i am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the loss of your precious and beloved husband. It is not easy when we loose a loved one.
I believe he is in a better place. When you look up at the sky I have a feeling when you notice the sun shines brighter he will be right with you.
Try to take care of you. I know sometimes that’s not so easy. Please remember we are with you.
Many cyber hugs,
linda - mentor

In the last 10 years research teams have been diligently working and discovering better ways to diagnosis and properly treat lung cancer to help us find a better quality of life. I know this well, because I am a ten year lung cancer survivor.
I feel very grateful that Mayo Clinic and other research hospitals are helping victims struck with lung cancer have more hope. There are now over 1100 therapies available and with proper diagnosis and proper treatment, diet and exercise and a good attitude we can learn not to worry quiet so much.

Another very helpful area to consider is the SMART
Program. I have been able to breathe better by changing my brain and accept my diagnosis with the practice, practice, practice of Mindfulness and Breathing taught by Dr Amit Sood. He has written several very helpful books and also has a TED X Talk that explains the importance of our Mind, Body & Spirit connection. I love the book, Happiness by Dr Amit Sood. Perhaps when you are in the waiting room you will find it a good read. I have!

So keep us posted. I’ll be watching.
All my Best
linda - mentor

Thank you to all for the encouraging replies to my email. I’m still finding my way on this website. This is complicated by having panic attacks, which I haven’t had for 40 years. Well you know what they say about people who work in the medical field! Probably the worst patients!

Virtual Super Hug. I'm so sorry for what you're going through especially at your young age and for your family and children. My husband is going through massive testing for his lung cancer right now and it's rough. All of this makes my breast cancer journey look like a cake walk. I admire your spirit and strength.

@marylou705 Hi Marylou. I am sorry to hear of your cancer diagnosis. I pray that your surgery and recovery are a success. Are you having your surgery at done at the Mayo?

Thank you for your reply. I’m not having my surgery at Mayo. I live in CO so am going locally. My chest still hurts from when I took a fall two weekends ago. I damaged the cartilage in my sternum and having trouble taking a full breath. I am dizzy due to a stroke about 4 months back. It never rains but it pours!

Hello, (shortshot80 - Nancy) Hi I have been here now over two years. I have two kinds of lung cancer. Here we can talk about anything. It has been a couple of weeks since I've been in here. I have had my second session of "immune therapy" Due for another on the 29th. I have had a stressful two weeks, My husband of 67 years passed away two weeks ago tomorrow. Have been busy getting things done, along with our kids for a "celebration of life on June 2. All four have been helping do everything. Obituary notice, Granddaughter did this. Great job too. Daughter doing all the paper work. I've been in "left field" all this time since he passed. Just really tired. Goes with the territory! My three boys are doing things also. I will be back in a day or two, just think I should be doing other things. But.......Things will get better, it just takes time! Nancy

shortshot80( Nancy) I forgot I was in here sometime in the last two weeks. Here I am repeating myself. Sorry, really didn't mean to. Oh well, what a mixed up person I am right now!

@shortshot80, I have not met you before, however, I just happened on your message. I want to offer my condolences to you on recent passing of your husband. Take the time for yourself that you need. You have much to deal with right now, and it is imperative that you stay on top of your self care especially while having the immune therapy sessions. You are fortunate to be blessed with your children and your grandchildren who are taking care of the business side of things during this difficult time, I will be thinking of you and your family as you will be together for the celebration of life event. I pray that the love and the memories of 67 years will bring you the strength to carry on each and every day that lies ahead.
You and your husband are an inspiration to me. 67 years together is a real testimony of love at its finest.
God bless,
Rosemary