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I had a massive head surgery in 2012 for SCC, and related lung mets in 2014 and 2016. Both were removed by VATS wedge resection. Next scans are next week at Mayo so trying to keep positive and not worry. I have a friend Bob who has passed away from his lymphoma, but he was the most positive person you could ever meet. His final "goal" was to "Finish Life", which he did very successfully. I loved his analogy of kicking a tin can down a long road......... every kick gets you a little farther, and the farther you go, the more likely you will encounter something new and different. New treatments are just around the corner. Just one more kick could land you closer to the treatment that will really have an impact on your cancer. Keep kicking and think positive. Don't give your cancer the benefit of all that stress-induced cortisol release!

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Yes! I have been very fortunate. I have never had to have chemo or radiation as all cancers were stage 1As. I have had a right upper lobectomy in 2011. Right lower wedge in 2014 and 2 left lower wedges-one last June 2017 and one this June 2018. Mayo is the only place I will go. They saved my life. That's why I always try and stay grateful. Actually the wedge in 2017 was AIS. So many are not as fortunate as I have been. Going on 8 years and still kicking