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Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Mar 28 9:04am | Replies (1142)Comment receiving replies
Hello everyone,
My name is Lynn Stevens, and I just received my diagnosis of small cell lung cancer the day before Christmas Eve. I was a 50-year smoker before I quit 4 months ago. I'm using nicotine replacement patches to help me get pass the worst of the cravings. I've been to so many appointments; had procedures and surgery done; tons of scans, etc. now we're down to placing the chemo port next. My mind is in a spin and my body is exhausted. I told my Oncologist that I didn't want him to drag his feet when it came to coming to a diagnosis and treatment. Well he didn't drag his feet! He hit the floor running and he hasn't stopped for a breath yet!
I just need to know does it slow down at some point or does it stay like this until you beat it or it beats you?
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Hello Lynn, @whitewolflpw, Your doctors made a lot happen during a holiday week, wow! Your head is rightfully spinning. The beginning of the diagnosis process is overwhelming for all of us, and I'm guessing that you haven't had a chance to begin processing the psychological side of what's happening. Be sure to ask your doctors and nurses all of your questions. No question is too small. Ask them what your appointment schedule will look like, it has to be less than what you've seen during this past week. Take a breath and deal with one day at a time.
Do you have support from family or friends during this time? Are they keeping up with your whirlwind?
@whitewolflpw Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. My experience is yes it slows down after some initial tests and treatments. Maybe radiation and/or chemo depending on your specific situation. Then follow ups every 3or 6 months.
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@whitewolflpw
My story is identical. 55 year smoker, quit at age 70 for Mayo treatment.
I am now 90 carry the small, 2 lb oxygen, go to the gym 3xwk and am Catholic attending daily Mass and in love with my wife.
I have had 5 different cancers so besides the lung cancer, I have had my epiglottis removed so I eat and drink by a PEG (hose) in my stomach wall. Throat is closed.
Recently had lymphoma nodes removed from my left upper chest
All 5 of my cancers treated at Mayo
So my dear, stay strong, stay busy if you can and any exercise you can do…do it
For certain….love your doctors
Bill
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