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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.

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dave56pa | @dave56pa | 21 hours ago
In reply to @whitewolflpw "Hello everyone, My name is Lynn Stevens, and I just received my diagnosis of small cell..." + (show)
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Hello everyone,
My name is Lynn Stevens, and I just received my diagnosis of small cell lung cancer the day before Christmas Eve. I was a 50-year smoker before I quit 4 months ago. I'm using nicotine replacement patches to help me get pass the worst of the cravings. I've been to so many appointments; had procedures and surgery done; tons of scans, etc. now we're down to placing the chemo port next. My mind is in a spin and my body is exhausted. I told my Oncologist that I didn't want him to drag his feet when it came to coming to a diagnosis and treatment. Well he didn't drag his feet! He hit the floor running and he hasn't stopped for a breath yet!
I just need to know does it slow down at some point or does it stay like this until you beat it or it beats you?

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@whitewolflpw Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. My experience is yes it slows down after some initial tests and treatments. Maybe radiation and/or chemo depending on your specific situation. Then follow ups every 3or 6 months.

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Monkey2025 | @bkwood | 5 hours ago

I was diagnosed approximately six months ago and it’s been a very long and busy journey. It may depend on how you react to any medication he finally puts you on. The first couple of medicines didn’t work well for me or last long so I just started my 4th yesterday. I’ll get treatments every three weeks. They do blood draws on a weekly basis, and various scans quarterly, or more frequently if they feel it’s necessary.
If your medication works well for you, the pace may slow down for you. I hope it does and will be praying for you.

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