Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Mar 2, 2017

Welcome to the Lung Cancer group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet people living with lung cancer or caring for someone with lung cancer. Let's learn from each other and share stories about living well with cancer, coping with the challenges and offering tips.

I'm Colleen, and I'm the moderator of this group, and Community Director of Connect. Chances are you'll to be greeted by volunteer patient Mentors and fellow members when you post to this group. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.

We look forward to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.
Let's chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Lung Cancer Support Group.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 8, 2017

In reply to @pattymac "Help,I cant find my discussion?" + (show)

Hi Patty,
The discussion that you started "Lung nodules & scared!" can be found in Lung Health group. Here are the links:
- Lung nodules & scared! https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lung-nodules-scared/
- Lung Health group http://mayocl.in/2mb8F2s

To easily find the discussions you've posted in, go to your profile. Simple click on your @username to find your profile.
Hope this helps.

pattymac | @pattymac | Apr 8, 2017

Help,I cant find my discussion?

shortshot80 | @shortshot80 | Mar 26, 2017

In reply to @merilee "All good here, i have been trying to start walking again...not long distances but at least..." + (show)

No, she lives about 80 miles away. She was here yesterday, so visited a little. Her two daughters had her leave the house so
they could decorate the place for her party last night. I'm sure that lots of her friends were there. We could have gone, but it is a long
ride for my husband of 66 years. Really me too. Most any rides of any miles require a night at a motel. I have been sick with a cold or something for the past three weeks, I did not even celebrate my birthday. (84) I did spend one day in the hospital, with all kinds of tests and cat scan. So I even received a copy of the results of the cat scan. Wasn't very good, showed some growth of both cancers and some kidney problems too. Hopefully better days ahead! (shortshot80) Nancy

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 26, 2017

In reply to @merilee "All good here, i have been trying to start walking again...not long distances but at least..." + (show)

Hi Nancy, I'm sorry to hear that you've had a tough month. Happy belated birthday to you and happy birthday to your 60-year young baby girl today. Will you be celebrating together today?

shortshot80 | @shortshot80 | Mar 26, 2017

In reply to @merilee "All good here, i have been trying to start walking again...not long distances but at least..." + (show)

This has been a long month, I have got a heck of a cold, coughing, spent a day in the hospital, took the medicine and still have this bad cold. They did a cat scan, my cancer's have grown some. My right lung has one "cancer" fairly close to my (arota). Will see my oncologist on May 3rd. And I had to have my eyes tested, New glasses, will pick them up on Tuesday. My have to see a doctor in "urgent care". Some times it seems as though every thing happens at once. Very depressed today. Had my birthday last Sunday(84) and today is my "baby daughter turned 60. Life goes on! (shortshot80)

Linda | @llwortman | Mar 25, 2017

In reply to @livethrufocus "Would like to view some of the videos on this topic but I need some text..." + (show)

Colleen: WOW ! This library of video information is greAt! With a capitol A!
Thank you for sharing.
More hugs,
linda

Linda | @llwortman | Mar 25, 2017

In reply to @merilee "All good here, i have been trying to start walking again...not long distances but at least..." + (show)

"Scanxiety" is my new favorite word!
How can we get spell check to accept it?
You both deserve a hug!
linda

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 25, 2017

In reply to @livethrufocus "Would like to view some of the videos on this topic but I need some text..." + (show)

Hi @livethrufocus. I'd like to add my welcome to the Lung Cancer group.
Here is a library of Mayo Clinic videos related to lung cancer. https://www.youtube.com/user/mayoclinic/search?query=lung+cancer Included are patient stories, videos from experts about screening, treatment, research and more.

i will gladly find articles for you as well. What aspect of lung cancer are you interested in? Do you have lung cancer?
We look forward to getting to know more about you.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 25, 2017

In reply to @merilee "All good here, i have been trying to start walking again...not long distances but at least..." + (show)

Good for you @merilee for getting walking again. Length of distance is all relative. A long distance is one step further than yesterday and knowing when it is enough. I hope you'll share the things that spring starts to show you as you go on your walks. Yes, spring is coming even to Wisconsin. 🙂

Being nervous about an upcoming test or scan is totally normal. Did you know that patients coined the phrase "scanxiety"? Have you ever heard anyone say that?

Linda | @llwortman | Mar 24, 2017

In reply to @merilee "All good here, i have been trying to start walking again...not long distances but at least..." + (show)

Keep walking girl! You are going thru perhaps some of the same things I have...one day st a time, look up at the sky and the sun will shine on you. Keep putting one step in front of the other and breath deep! You are NOT alone. You deserve a BiG HuG! Let's keep connected & never give up;-)linda