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Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 25 12:58pm | Replies (1044)
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@kiraleesingleton43

Hello my partner has small cell lung cancer and she had surgery. She is going through the healing process. It was told to us that the tumor and the one lymph node was removed. Now she has to go through Chemo, about how long will she possibly have therapy considering it did not spread to any other lymph node. Will she even have a chance to enjoy life again? i miss her smile i think i need the counseling more than she does. Please I hope someone can help with these questions.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Apr 11, 2023

Hi Kira @kiraleesingleton43, Welcome to Connect. Each case of lung cancer can be a bit different, so her doctors may be able to offer the best information on the extent of her treatment. It sounds like they identified the cancer at an early stage, and that's a great first step! There are many people with early (and late) stage lung cancer that can recover well, enjoy life, and smile again. There have been many advances over the past decade, and there is much hope. Take care of yourself too, she needs your support, but don't be afraid to be vulnerable along with her too. It's a difficult time, but there is light and hope. Take care, Lisa

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 7, 2023

Hi Kira, welcome. You may wish to connect with other members living with SCLC in this discussion:
- Small Cell Lung Cancer: Let's connect https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-cell-lung-cancer-1/

I'm glad to hear that the cancer did not spread to the lymph node that was removed. How is the recovery from surgery going? When does she start chemo?

How are YOU doing?

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