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Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi
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My mom was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. She was told by doctors here in north Dakota that she might now be able to have any treatment options. I dont if that's true. Our hospital doesnt have the best rep. I was thinking of talking to someone at the mayo to see if maybe she should be seen there. She is a heart attack survivor and cant have major surgery. Also on alot of medications for her heart. We are not sure of the stage. Idk what I'm looking for. I just dont want to lose my mom. She just had her first grandchild 4 months ago. I just need some help. I need to know if there could be a way to save her.
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I commend you for asking about your mom and her diagnosis with lung cancer. I am an 11 year survivor.
Mayo Clinic "listened to my two year concerns & symptoms" Properly Diagnosed and Properly Treated me.
Dr Stephen Cassivi and his entire team in Thorasic's at Mayo are remarkable, compassionate and brilliant.
I encourage you to call and make an appointment. I have suggested this to others who live in the Dakota's.
I understand clearly that states line mine and yours do not always have the life saving resources for lung cancer.
My doctors in Montana told me, I looked healthy and perhaps my cough was psychological. It was in fact Non
Small Cell Carcinoma Lung Cancer. I have seen the world of lung cancer research grown in life saving leaps and
bounds and target therapies maybe an option for your mom? But call now and get in the car and drive. You can book hotels for significant discounts on Hotwire in the city of Rochester walking distance from Mayo.
I know many many people with stage 4 lung cancer living with a good quality of life...being treated at
research facilities like Mayo Clinic where doctors and staff work in teams. You are a blessing for caring so deeply.
That grandchild will be her inspiration. I believe there is HOPE. Many Blessings to you and your mom.
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@sltrail - A warm welcome. I am sorry about your mom's diagnosis. I am a twenty-one year lung cancer survivor. It's so important to trust your doctors and medical facilities to do the best they can for you. I would definitely look into Mayo Clinic for help. There are many people on here who go to Mayo and I'm sure that they will jump in. And it has a wonderful reputation. I go to MGH on the east coast in Boston.
Until there is more information by a reputable thoracic specialists try not to jump the gun about what's in the future. Although there is never a best time or good time to learn that you have cancer the holidays certainly is about the worst. Try and take one day at a time now. Make a priority list so that you gain some sense of control about what is coming up and what you might expect.
So I'll leave it to someone else to talk about Mayo and I'll keep in contact. I'm here for you. Perhaps your mom would like to chat too?