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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
Did see my oncologist yesterday Sept 9th. PET scan showed its contained in my upper right lung. Surgery is the plan of action so waiting on surgeon to call with date. Have no breathing problem but keeps coughing a bringing up mucus. Any suggestions of where I should go from here? Need to get started on this right away. Think I’ve cried too many tears now.
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Unfortunately waiting for surgery dates is common. The thoracic oncologist must review your information with the thoracic surgeon, the anesthesiologist, others on your team....then set a date according to the surgeon's schedule....it can be weeks. I hope you are with a cancer facility/hospital....re the coughing, perhaps your doctor can prescribe something for your coughing.....also something to ease your anxiety. I am sorry but waiting for everything is common. I was 2 months from diagnosis to surgery.