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Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Mar 28 9:04am | Replies (1142)

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I am new to this group. I was just diagnosed with lung cancer a week ago. I have my first appointment with the oncologist in January. I still have to tell my family. I am scared to death. I am 75yrs old and had a lung transplant 18yrs ago. On oxygen since I had Covid in 2020. Just looking thru the comments I think this group will give me some calming thoughts.
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Welcome @gen25, I'm know that the diagnosis feels overwhelming. We have all faced this diagnosis and have found a way to navigate the clinical pieces and the emotions. You will too! Take time to process things, but it may be helpful to have someone to talk to in your close family or friend circle, and helpful to have someone that might be able to go to these initial oncology appointments with you. What was the reason for your lung transplant? And is the current cancer in your original lung?

Hi gen25. Don't be scared telling anyone I'm sure they will be shocked but you will have there full support it's a frightening experience. I was diagnosed in June and had op 16th July. Luckily it was early stage adenocarcinoma mucinous and hasn't spread so 6 monthly scans. I do have pain around the operation site as expected but this is controllable with pain meds once that's sorted I'm trying to get my life back on track I do have copd as well so inhalers for that... But really focus on the positives rather than negatives and don't worry I know it's hard but you will get there much. Love. X