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Celebrating 25 years of lung cancer
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 10, 2023 | Replies (125)Comment receiving replies
I'm a new member and very awkward at the moment, I've tried joining group discussions once or twice but each time I backed out. I was drawn to what you had to say because of your heading, i.e. 25 years with lung cancer, you just don't hear this very often if at all. I wish to have your positive attitude and fighting spirit but that's a big challenge for me, I've always looked at everything from the negative side, thus my battle is difficult due to my lack of hope and positive attitude. I hope that with time I will perhaps become better at achieving this goal with the help of good people like yourself, thank you.
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Hi @frouke @nonobaddog and @lijda. 25 years is amazing. I'm writing this message on behalf of @merpreb. When we don't hear from a member, it is easy to think the worst. I'm glad to tell you that Merry continues to add years to her 25 year lung cancer survivorship and is going strong.
For the moment, she has had to step back from the Lung Cancer support group as she has turned her energies to being the main caregiver to a family member.
I look forward to your continuing in Merry's footsteps and providing support for one another and building the community we have on this forum.
I'd love to get an update from each of you. How are you? What treatments or challenges are you facing or questions do you have?
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I was diagnosed last fall and am being treated through a clinical trial at Mayo. My original clinic offered a dead end scenario. It takes a little time to accept but I just take each day as it comes. I do what I can energy wise and try to carry on as before. I’ve found ordinary life to bring joy and comfort. I hope this helps even a little.