@sjones55 Like you I am a never smoker and diagnosed with NSCLC IIIA at 45. If they have not started the genetic mapping you will want to ask for that. Never smokers are more likely to have a mutation in their tumor. I have the EGFR Exon 19 mutation and a PDL1 expression.
I had the lower lobe of my right lung removed April 2020 at Mayo. I ended up having thoracotomy (open chest) through my back so I’m confident your recovery will be much smoother than mine. I also do not do well with pain medication but told them that ahead of time and they gave me anti nausea medication. Since you have been through surgery in the past I’m sure you have found you are tougher than you think. In a few weeks you will be well on the road to recovery and this surgery will soon be behind you! Hope all goes well and let me know if I can answer anything specific for you.
Juliette