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Has your Primary Care Provider been helpful?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Oct 30, 2024 | Replies (18)
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@lls8000

Thanks for checking in.The liver biopsy from last Monday, does show the cancer has spread, bumping me into the stage 4 category. The brain MRI was clear. The samples have been sent for further typing and to check for mutations. That could take a little time. I was able to talk to my PCP over the phone on Friday, because of COVID nearly all visits are over the phone right now. That went well, and I think she’ll stay in touch.
I really am doing well, looking forward to knowing the next steps and getting started with treatment whatever that may be.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 5, 2020

@lls8000- I'm so glad that you contacted your PCP. Hopefully, that will be a comfort to you as you progress through treatments. It sucks when your cancer advances. Cancer doesn't listen to anyone and won't disappear. You'd think that it would have taken a hint by now. I love your attitude. It will serve you well in the weeks to come. Please just stay in contact. I'm sure that you can help others! Hopefully you'll let me know when further results are in.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 5, 2020

Hi @lls8000, sorry to hear that the cancer has spread to the liver. You may be interested in meeting other members, along with @merpreb, who are living with stage 4 lung cancer in this discussion:
- Anyone out there living with stage 4 lung cancer? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lung-cancer-2/

It couldn't have been easy to get that news, especially over the phone. Or maybe it was easier over the phone? Were you listening alone or was a family member able to take the call with you? I'd appreciate it if you would share your tips about telephone doctor consults in this discussion:
- Telemedicine: How to make the most of a virtual doctor visit https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/covid-19-telemedicine-its-a-brave-new-world/

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