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Newly diagnosed with lung cancer. Never smoked. In shock....

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Oct 3, 2022 | Replies (78)
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Juliette
What a thoughtful and informative reply!
Thank you so much!
My sample is out for testing, which im learning is of utmost importance.
I hope to continue working, at least a little, and working out through this process . Exercise keeps my sanity in check.
Thanks for pointing me towards resources and for taking the time to respond

Did you have surgery to remove part of your lung? How had that impacted your exercise?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 30, 2022

@marshall8318 (Juliette) mentioned oncology social work. That is an often overlooked service offered at large cancer centers. @aksinspringfield, you may find this blog post, written by the Mayo Clinc oncology social work team, helpful to learn more
- How an Oncology Social Worker Can Help https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/how-an-oncology-social-worker-can-help/

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Juliette | @marshall8318 | May 30, 2022

I did have surgery April 2020 had a thoracotomy lobectomy of the lower right lobe after 30 radiation treatments along with 6 chemo treatments. First week after surgery could only walk 10 minutes on the treadmill at 2.0 but slowly worked my way up. 25 months later I do a spinning class, barre class and Zumba class every week. I can’t do the level I used to at those things but enjoy what I can do.

I have kept working part time as well. I like staying busy but have made more time for other things by working part time.

Take care
Juliette

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