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Two Kinds Lung Cancer and dealing with other issues
Hello out there! I have been here before: Need to catch up here, I have two kinds of Lung Cancer. Right Lung is plain old cancer/Left Lung is mesothelioma. I also have Macular Degeneration. Was really sick the whole month of March. Coughing all the time. Day trip to hospital, Received a Zpac, to take, helped some. EMT checked my throat. Thankfully no cancer there. Another Zpac to take. Feel somewhat better but still fill like I have a cold. Having a Pet Scan on May 3rd.Results May 10. May 4 a big blood test. Results May 11 at Kidney Doc. Just feel "Down. I also have a book to write, no energy for that right now. Maybe it's too much rain, not much sun! Don't know what, why or???. I seem to be sleeping ok, but still tired. any idea's? I just turned 84 and dealing with all this stuff. I was diagnosis January 2016. No treatment of any kind yet. and also no pain. Am fortunate for several t(hings.
(shortshot80) Nancy
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merrilee, Thanks, I am just very emotional with hearing "radiation" Guess it's the stories of radiation days gone by. Used to be a nono.
I have the appt with the radiation doc on Thursday. Will see what happens with that. Thanks for your feedback.... Nancy (shortshot80)
Linda, So thankful for your reply. I have a great lady oncologist, her partner I will meet on Thursday. The surgeon who operated on me and diagnosis me told me about my oncologist so I trust her, sooo her partner I think he is from Japan or China. I have to Trust someone.. I am a old lady, perhaps I am in the "old" days as information regarding stuff I know nothing about. It's hard. Will keep you posted. Nancy
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3 ReactionsDear Nancy:
You will continue to be in my thoughts. I understand "old" and I laugh at myself. Age is just a number, right?
Take care and let's stay connected, ok?Linda
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Thinking of you and sending you many blessings.
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Hello everyone, (shortshot80) Well my day yesterday was very informative: I listened to the Doc who is charge of "radiataion" in my area. And with full support from my oncologist I will start radiation soon. I will have on the first trip a "trial radiation where they will be telling me just how to lay/stand and what ever else that is for me to do during the real thing. I will be having five sessions of radiation.
Two per week for three weeks, which includes the trial run. I don't have the dates yet, they will call with that soon. I really liked the doc,
hi is six foot /five and very kind, informative. Asked how anxious I was, and a whole lot of other questions. He did a exam on me. Listening to my heart, lungs,. We were at this meeting about two hours at least. So soon things will get done. I will keep you posted! Thanks guys/girls for all your input/caring/prayers. Nancy
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2 ReactionsGood luck to you..keeping you in my prayers..stay strong..you got this..Merilee
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1 ReactionI love the fact that you had two hours with a doctor you like. I had the same experience and I am sure this great care helps our mind & body better "deal"! It is fun to hear he is 6'5" and kind;-) Did you takes photo together? I am continuing to think of you daily. So glad you will keep Connected! You deserve a big cyber hug!
All my best, linda w
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2 ReactionsNancy,
I'm so glad that your doctor gave you explanations and time to answer your questions, address your fears and concerns and make you feel more confident in the treatment options. The "trial radiation" is called a simulation. This helps them get the machines lined up properly so they can target the area that needs to be radiated. The machines are noisy and big, but I like to imagine them as strong transformers fighting to do the job. The simulation takes a bit of time to get everything just right, but you'll see that the radiation treatments themselves are quite quick.
Do keep us posted. Knowing more about your experience will help others who are going something similar.
Hi everyone, (shortshot80) Well yesterday I had to go to the hospital in Salem, The assistants put on a blue plastic sheet, then pumped it full of air and molded the stuff around me. I was in a cocoon with my arms above my head, while they did several cat scans, marked my tummy with ink. This was the simulation of what will happen next Tuesday (real thing). I had my arms up for about two hours. They still hurt. Can't lift or reach anything.We started home and had to stop for about half hour - 45 minutes for a "wreck". Arrived home, picked up the mail, stopped at the store, came home, boiled some eggs, cooked some macaroni for salad. Cooked pork chops, put some biscuits in the oven Company for dinner. She brought apple pie & ice cream for dessert. All in All the day was great. Now comes
the hard part for the next three weeks as the radiation starts on June 2 and then for the next two weeks. Total of five radiation therapy.
Nancy
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1 ReactionDear Shortshot: I just read about your recent experience at the hospital My aunt underwent something similar for another cancer. for lung cancer. She was a bit nervous. I went with her to every treatment...we had lunch and she laughed after each treatment because lunch was a lot longer than her quick treatments. So targeting is very important. Sounds like you did remarkable. Good thing you were not in the "wreck"! Do you think we all need to do a little weight training with our arms? I have been thinking about carrying one pound weights while I walk. Spring is a welcome change and I am happy to get out and move outdoors, look at the blue sky, watch birds and flowers bud out! It's all good for our brain, right? Keep up the great work, and think about scheduling a lung break after your treatments. You may be amazed at how time will fly by:-) You deserve a cyber hug! Linda
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