Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

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.

@livethrufocus

Would like to view some of the videos on this topic but I need some text as well. Are there any with text available at the present time?

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

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@merilee

All good here, i have been trying to start walking again...not long distances but at least a few blocks...I have another scan coming up a week from Monday..I get so scared and nervous about it..Its like i put things on hold till i have it..crazy right......Think i am the only one here from Wisconsin.?? Hope is well with you....

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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)

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@merilee

All good here, i have been trying to start walking again...not long distances but at least a few blocks...I have another scan coming up a week from Monday..I get so scared and nervous about it..Its like i put things on hold till i have it..crazy right......Think i am the only one here from Wisconsin.?? Hope is well with you....

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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?

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@merilee

All good here, i have been trying to start walking again...not long distances but at least a few blocks...I have another scan coming up a week from Monday..I get so scared and nervous about it..Its like i put things on hold till i have it..crazy right......Think i am the only one here from Wisconsin.?? Hope is well with you....

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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

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Help,I cant find my discussion?

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@pattymac

Help,I cant find my discussion?

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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.

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Hi all,
It's been a while since we've heard from many of you. @merilee and @bestcare How are you doing?
@burrkay How is your wife doing?

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Colleen. This is Merilee you emailed me as I have not posted in awhile.. I have been doing ok, I have an upcoming scan in a couple weeks. Anxiety kicking in of course., The last couple scan were good .. I do come on this site from time to time just haven't posted..thank you for thinking of me. I'll try to update more than I have
Take care all. Merilee

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Hi Marilee: So great to hear from you ! I think of you so often. I understand your anexity, because I have felt the same. The good news is education with research is advancing quickly in thorasic and pulmonary medicine. You and I are surviving and both doing good, and isn't that is amazing ? I has been 9 years and 6 mints (but who's counting;-)
since my lung cancer surgery. With each 6 month check up I become less and less anxious about my CT's. I love sharing stories as we Connect and find understanding about this amazing journey of Saving Lungs & Lives!
What activities have you been doing?
Let's stay connected! Don't stay away quiet so long, ok? please?
big hug,
linda w

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So good to hear from you, @merilee. Thanks for popping back in. I'm glad to hear that your staying connected and reading the conversations. Those darn scans. You gotta love and hate 'em. Of course, you can't help but be anxious about it. But you also know that you'd rather find out than not. I'll be thinking of you. Do let us know how it goes. Or post before if you need distraction. I'm sure Linda and I can find some good jokes to share or something silly 🙂

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