New here, 1.5 weeks post op Lobectomy….

Posted by daisydays @daisydays, Apr 12 5:45pm

Hello everyone and Thank you all for being here.
I was diagnosed with NSCLC, Stage 1b due to size.
Surgeon removed tumor along with RML.
Lymph nodes all benign, I am so grateful.
I will learn soon of treatment.
I’m hanging in there despite the expected pain,
Some difficulties with sleep as I see is common.
I’m walking, walking and walking some more, that really helps !
I don’t have any questions as of yet, hoping to help others if I can.
🙂

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daisydays | @daisydays | 10 hours ago

In reply to @easmith "@daisydays Thank you!! It’s so helpful to hear about other’s experiences. I didn’t think about lozenges..." + (show)

@easmith
You’re welcome, glad to help.
I thought of something else, I use a cool humidifier in the winter to counteract dry air, and now I’m finding it helpful with the coughing that I’ve experienced post surgery.

easmith | @easmith | 8 hours ago

In reply to @mamajite "@easmith you're most welcome. I also have adenocarcinoma stage 1B. Have they tested you for biomarkers..." + (show)

No, not yet. I need to look up what those are… it’s so much education between diagnosis and treatment. @mamajite

mamajite | @mamajite | 4 hours ago

In reply to @easmith "No, not yet. I need to look up what those are… it’s so much education between..." + (show)

@easmith it can be overwhelming but we're here to help! biomarker testing looks at the genes of your cancer to see if there is a "targeted" drug that is a match. I expect they will test your tumor after surgery, but it is definitely something to ask your oncologist/surgeon if they will be doing. here's a link with more info from the American Lung Association.
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/symptoms-diagnosis/biomarker-testing

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