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Routine CT Scan 12 years after RCC-Tumor Lower Left Lung - Nvr Smoked
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Nov 20, 2023 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Thank you all for your hugs and comments. I had a good night's sleep last night and talked with several of my friends at family. I was really more worried about my wife coping than my personal issues with this. She is completely disabled and depends on me for everything. If I have surgery, which will likely happen, we will have to hire a nurse to come and take care of me and her. But, I confirmed today that I do have a Cancer Policy and they the expenses will be taken care of. So, things are getting less stressful and I am beginning to come to terms. My daughter is flying in this weekend with two of my grands. I hope to have a nice visit.
I know that we don't really know each other, but there is a connection, somehow through these awful side effects of being human we call disease. And, I want you all to know I appreciate that you took the time to read my post and help me try to keep my senses. I will keep everyone updated as my process unfolds.
I feel strong and healthy and have no real symptoms other than shortness of breath. So, I am hopeful I will respond well to treatment and that a year or so from now I will be trying to help some other brave soul fend off shear panic. --better days ahead
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@douglasfeb15, I can hear the calm and the resolve in your message. I'm wondering if you have clarification about with this is a new cancer of the lung or if this is metastasis of the renal cell cancer?
Douglas, I was diagnosed with lung cancer in late Feb. hadn’t smoked in over 50 years. Turns out it is cancer caused by a cell mutation and is treatable with a drug. I had surgery followed by 4 chemo sessions. I’m 79. Be hopeful. Ling cancer is no longer the death sentence it once was. Thinking of you and yours and sending a hug for comfort and encouragement.
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I'm glad you are feeling better about things. I have to echo your sentiments about how this community is so wonderful at being informative and thoughtful. I had NSCLC diagnosis, right lung lobectomy was done in June. Left lung wedge resection on another cancerous nodule was Oct. 4. I am pending results of pathology to determine if its the same cancer type or different. I've learned its possible to have 2 different kinds at the same time. If the cancer is the same, targeted treatment is likely. There is lots to learn. Best wishes.