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Did anyone ever get a surprise primary lung cancer finding?

Posted by phylrose1taubezin @phylrose1taubezin, Jun 8, 2023

CT scan because of high 27 29 marker revealed a mass with associated right hilar/mediastinal adenopathy which may reflect a primary lung carcinoma rather than metastatic disease. Possible tissue diagnosis. Freaking out as to the possibility. Thought I was dealing with breast cancer. Can’t seem to get control of the situation.

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segm | @semurrey | Jul 25, 2023
In reply to @franciekid "My EGFR Stage 1b was a complete surprise. I was having a CT scan of my..." + (show)
@franciekid

My EGFR Stage 1b was a complete surprise. I was having a CT scan of my brain at the end of Feb and there was a nodule in my upper right lung. I haven’t smoked in over 50 years! After lung surgery in March and 4 rounds of chemo, I am cancer-free. I start on Tagrisso next week. Good luck. Early stage lung cancer is often found accidentally.

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So happy to hear you are well! May I ask what provoked CT scan of brain? I have ILC but many glioblastomas in family. xoxo

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kenhorse | @kenhorse | Jul 24, 2023

My lung tumor was found during a CT Scan that was done for prostate cancer. Had radical prostatectomy on 1/31 this year (lymph nodes all clear), RLL VATS lobectomy done 8 weeks later on 4/3 (lymph nodes also all clear - diagnosed stage 1a), followed by surgery again to fix a chylothorax leak on 6/23.

Are we having fun yet?

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phylrose1taubezin | @phylrose1taubezin | Jul 20, 2023
In reply to @jwkelly72 "Can't beat an early catch of cancer, my esophagus cancer was caught at stage 3 b,..." + (show)
@jwkelly72

Can't beat an early catch of cancer, my esophagus cancer was caught at stage 3 b, I never smoked either,no alcohol for 30 plus years... I battled back and am at a stalemate. Best Wishes to you.

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Thank you for this. Stay well💕💕

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phylrose1taubezin | @phylrose1taubezin | Jul 20, 2023
In reply to @franciekid "My EGFR Stage 1b was a complete surprise. I was having a CT scan of my..." + (show)
@franciekid

My EGFR Stage 1b was a complete surprise. I was having a CT scan of my brain at the end of Feb and there was a nodule in my upper right lung. I haven’t smoked in over 50 years! After lung surgery in March and 4 rounds of chemo, I am cancer-free. I start on Tagrisso next week. Good luck. Early stage lung cancer is often found accidentally.

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Thank you for this. Stay well.💕

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jwkelly72 | @jwkelly72 | Jul 20, 2023

Can't beat an early catch of cancer, my esophagus cancer was caught at stage 3 b, I never smoked either,no alcohol for 30 plus years... I battled back and am at a stalemate. Best Wishes to you.

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franciekid | @franciekid | Jul 20, 2023

My EGFR Stage 1b was a complete surprise. I was having a CT scan of my brain at the end of Feb and there was a nodule in my upper right lung. I haven’t smoked in over 50 years! After lung surgery in March and 4 rounds of chemo, I am cancer-free. I start on Tagrisso next week. Good luck. Early stage lung cancer is often found accidentally.

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jwkelly72 | @jwkelly72 | Jul 19, 2023

My esophagus cancer spread to my lungs had pain and major aspiration. I do major protein regiments ,low sugar and beat it back to Hell

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Jul 17, 2023
In reply to @phylrose1taubezin "Just came home from hospital. After scans and biopsies still no results as to whether it's..." + (show)
@phylrose1taubezin

Just came home from hospital. After scans and biopsies still no results as
to whether it's breast or lung cancer. I have an appointment with the
oncologist next week. Hope there is treatment for all of this. I am in good
health in spite of my age. I'll soon be 85. It's work to keep up this brave
front for family and friends while feeling in such despair. Thanks again
for reaching out to me. I hope you see doing well. 💕💕

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@phylrose1taubezin, We're all cheering for you and hoping that the biopsy results are conclusive, and you can move forward with whatever plan you need.
It's one thing to deal with the biopsies, doctors, and plans for treatment, it's a whole other mountain to climb when dealing with friends and family who love you and just want you to be positive all the time. I hope you have at least one person that you can be 'real' with. If not, you have us. We get it. After three years, I can accept the cancer for myself, but I have a hard time when I think of those that I may leave behind.
Best of luck with your oncology appointment next week.

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wpglea | @wpglea | Jul 17, 2023
In reply to @phylrose1taubezin "Just came home from hospital. After scans and biopsies still no results as to whether it's..." + (show)
@phylrose1taubezin

Just came home from hospital. After scans and biopsies still no results as
to whether it's breast or lung cancer. I have an appointment with the
oncologist next week. Hope there is treatment for all of this. I am in good
health in spite of my age. I'll soon be 85. It's work to keep up this brave
front for family and friends while feeling in such despair. Thanks again
for reaching out to me. I hope you see doing well. 💕💕

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Try to smile. We are all saying a few extra prayers for you.

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phylrose1taubezin | @phylrose1taubezin | Jul 16, 2023
In reply to @californiazebra "@phylrose1taubezin I'm sorry you still don't have answers. How very frustrating. I hope your oncologist will..." + (show)
@californiazebra

@phylrose1taubezin

I'm sorry you still don't have answers. How very frustrating. I hope your oncologist will shed some light next week. You're amazing to be in such great health at 85, handling all of this like a champ and still thinking of how to make this easier on others. It's great to minimize their stress by being brave, but also be sure to let them help you so you get the support you need and they don't feel helpless. Please keep us posted.

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💕💕💕😃😃😃

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