Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Posted by bdurel @bdurel, Feb 10 7:15pm

Hi. I’m Barbara. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October. At the pre op I had a slight cough. I was diagnosed with pneumonia and breast lumpectomy surgery was rescheduled. Cough didn’t resolve so further testing was ordered. I was diagnosed with Lung cancer also at Christmas. Had lumpectomy and lymph node removal Jan 7 and just started radiation. In meantime my case has been presented to the tumor board and I should hear treatment recommendations for the lung cancer by end of week. Dr ordered a pulmonary function test for tomorrow and said it’s looking like surgery may be best option.

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@bdurel I’m just another lung cancer patient reading on Connect but have followed your story as I’m in CA too. I just had 3rd session of Chemo last Thursday of combo you’ll have. I’m also scheduled to get a port in couple weeks. But your situation is more involved than mine and just wanted to send a huge hug to you!

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@artistrose how are you doing with your treatment?

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Ok. I’ve had a bit of tough spot yesterday and today just from chemo but it will pass.

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Ok. I’ve had a bit of tough spot yesterday and today just from chemo but it will pass.

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@artistrose I hope the difficult side effects pass quickly and that you can take it easy in the meantime. sending you hugs!

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