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If you do not have a lung cancer oncologist I would suggest getting one. There are great resources on the LUNGevity website. It is really scary to get an lc dx. Many lc survivors are living longer now though due to the progress being made in research & treatments! I would suggest attending the LUNGevity Hope Conference in April. There will be many LC survivors there who have amazing stories of survival! It is a good place to hear what is happening in lung cancer treatment! As a Stage IV survivor, attending did much to alleviate my fear and increase hope. (I have been Stage IV for almost five years) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I completed chemo before having a scan. Also did the same a few laters with recurrence. (Carboplatin & Taxol) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have taken several cruises since my NSCLC diagnosis on 2011 without any problems. Also numerous long distance car trips. I always make sure to get out every couple hours to exercise my legs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Donna I am a Southern transplant myself . Grew up in KS and met my husband in MO. I have never been to MN but have heard how beautiful it is with all the lakes! I bet the summers are much nicer there without the humidity & humongous skeeters we have here Understand about boarding the dogs. We have a Boykin spaniel and he is not easy to travel with. For many years we had two toy poodles, Starre and her daughter Minnie. We still miss them. They both lived very long lives and traveled with us often as they were good travelers. But when they got older they preferred being at home. Hope you are enjoying your weekend Rose Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Donna, Thanks for your welcoming words. I look forward to participating here. When my cancer recurred it was quite a shock. My pulmonologist was against removal of the rest of my lung at first. He was concerned that I might have too much difficulty breathing if I had just one lung. After some diagnostic tests were done he finally agreed. I have had very minimal problems with my breathing and only used oxygen for the first couple weeks following surgery. I have walked 1-3 mile walks several times a week for the past couple years except for the few months I was in chemo. I know people that have been able to do so while in chemo, but I was not one of them Are you going to the Hope Summit this year? I am very excited about it! Blessings, Rose Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Cindy. I signed up to go to the Hope Summit last week and was approved for the grant. A wonderful blessing! I look forward to meeting all of you [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wonderful news that it is not lung cancer, Chet ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Pixie Very sorry to hear of this new cancer challenge you are facing. I agree, not knowing was one of the hardest parts for me as well. You have come to a great place to learn more about lung cancer. Lungevity offers some good resources and links to other sites that are helpful. I have been through two lung surgeries. The second one was much easier for me even though I thought it was not going to be! One thing that helped me the last time that I did not do the first time was start home PT as soon as I was able...I recovered much faster the second time. TX has some great hospitals! My husband and I lived there many years ago. I worked at Children's Medical Center and he worked next door at Parkland. Do you have a date set for your surgery yet? Glad to connect with you here, Rose Rose Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Alive I like the name you selected here! You are alive and a survivor! I used to get overwhelmed by the statistics my docs gave me. But in the last few years I have met so many survivors that contradict the statistics they were given!! Sorry to hear you have received such a hard report. It is very difficult when no one seems able to give the information we want and need. Hope you get more clarification soon! Rose Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Cindy I have never been to MA but hope to visit there someday, especially in the Fall. I can really relate to what you wrote about deciding how much to share with friends & family. I had a difficult time letting some of my friends see I was hurting at times. I was always known as 'the strong one' in my circle of friends. It was hard for me to let them see I had days that I was most definitely not feeling strong! I have a couple of friends who are guidance counsellors. I am always amazed at their wisdom and the way they connect with their students. Blessings, Rose Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi My name is Rose. I am a 31/2 year cancer survivor of Stage 4 non small cell adenocarcinoma. I had one lobe of my lung removed in 9/11. My cancer recurred and the rest of my lung was removed in 3/13. No cancer has shown up in scans since then. I recently signed up to be added to the LUNGevity mentor list. I am trying to learn my way around in this Tapatalk app. Hopefully I will be a quick learner . Six months after removal of my lung and two months following my last chemo treatment I walked a 5K, was not tired, and could have walked longer! I was 63 years old at the time and had been a couch potato most of my life. I mention all that to say how very impressed I was with the results of the oncology rehab program I participated in. My physical and occupational therapists both walked the 5K with me. For me, regular exercise has helped me tremendously! This cancer journey has sure been a roller coaster. Connecting with others along the way has helped me so much. I looked forward to getting to know all of you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk