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Stage 1b non small lung Cancer and Keytruda: What to expect?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 9, 2023 | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
Hi Merry. I am taking nothing for my illnesses. I am cancer free, for now, due for another CT Scan in November. As for the Guillain-Barre, the only lingering symptom is numbness on the bottom of my feet. I just don't think I ever mentally dealt with my trauma. Especially since I was completely alone at the hospital and the rehab, due to COVID restrictions. Out of the hospital, I spent 3 1/2 months on 120mg/day of Steroids, which drove me to compulsively spend $300,000 on jewelry auctions! I will take a look at the group. Thank you for posting.
I have been extremely depressed....
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It’s very important to take care of your mental health along with the physical. Perhaps an anti-depressant might help you and some talk therapy. Try https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/. Maybe they have some groups in your area. I’m in Phoenix and they have zoom meetings and other events to help cancer patients and their caregivers.
I’m stage 1B. Right upper lobe removed in April. Only taking Tagrisso, which is now considered the first line treatment for Stage 1, not chemo or immunotherapy.
Best of luck to you.
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I don't need any additional treatment. My cancer was removed and, so far, all subsequent CT Scans are stable and negative. I have to deal with my mental health. I have not been coping well. Instead of doing things to help myself, I'm not exercising, eating as well as I used to, vaping medical marijuana for my RSD pain. I'm not handling life well. I attend both a Zoom Women's Group & an Eating Disorders Group weekly, but I stopped seeing my therapist privately. It's as if I don't care anymore.