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I have a Lung NET that has spread to one of my lymph nodes. Was told that mine also had poor receptors.
Diagnosis in Aug of 22. I too have shortness of breath, some mucus and now much fatigue.
Completed Radiation/chemotherapy treatments and am now on monthly Lanreotide injections. My next PETscan is scheduled for July.
I was told as this cancer progresses it will more likely than not end in brain tumors. While I’m not looking forward to treatments or disease progression I prefer to focus on my daily health and life. Making as many positive memories as possible just in case the gray matter and neurons get pushed out. 😉
I see this cancer as both a blessing and a curse.. I choose to focus on the blessings. I’ll let my care team take care of the rest.
It’s given me a lot of time for reflection. I have goods and bad days, but take them both in strides. My weekly support group meetings have been a source of inspiration. I hope everyone with this cancer can find the same. I always remind myself it’s a marathon not a sprint.
Next week I have signed up for some physical therapy to help in my fitness goals. So far when I spend one day on fitness it’s a two day recovery period for me. I’ll try to get that done to 1/1.. wish me luck..
Be as happy and healthy as you can and much blessings to all.

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Hi @ce1b -- I think you have a great attitude. I agree with your thoughts. Is your lung carcinoid typical or atypical? Mine is typical and I was told it's much less likely to metastasize than other lung cancers, but that's why they will destroy any that reach 2 cm. I'm sorry to hear about what they are telling you.

My brother had regular lung cancer even though he never smoked. It was already stage 4 when diagnosed. They discovered he had 24 brain tumors and they destroyed them all with gamma knife radiation. They do it with lasers in something similar to a CT scan machine. It was non-surgical. So if it does spread to your brain, know there is still treatment available. He was laughing and talking to us shortly after the procedure. It didn't impact his cognitive abilities or positive spirit. No one could make me laugh like he could.

Enjoy making all your new memories! Blessings to you as well! 🙂