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Newly diagnosed with lung cancer. Never smoked. In shock....
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Oct 3, 2022 | Replies (78)Comment receiving replies
In last 4 weeks i have had CT, PET, brain scan, ultrasound, mammogram, needle biopsy, wedge resection on right side and VATS to remove tumor and lower left lobe
They took blood a couple of times
Recovering from VATS now- much more painful than i expected- i am walking, but tire easily… seems to be common
Thanks for your comment! Im learning a lot on this site
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If the doctor prescribed painkillers (hydrocodone) TAKE THEM!!! Makes it easier to to all the walking and moving you MUST do to recover faster. Pain is so stressful and stress inhibits healing so take them for a while til it gets a bit easier. Then do what i did, switch to Margaritas. Keep us posted.
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@aksinspringfield- I was shocked when I first tried to breathe! Then it got a lot easier. Lung surgery, no matter how it's done, is major and can be very invasive depending on where the tumor is. And recovery is very tiring. You've had chest surgery!
Keep putting one foot in front of the other! You sound like you are doing just great! As you heal more I'm sure that you can share your journey with others and be a part of this terrific group. Have you read other discussions in this group?