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PaulaC last won the day on November 27 2021

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    Lung cancer patient/survivor
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    Newly diagnosed and I want to find updated info and support.

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  1. Hello Justin, it’s been a bit since I’ve been in here but was reading through your post. I wanted to let you know that I went through the same diagnosis. Diagnosed on Feb 13, 2018. They found the spot during a X-ray Dec 29, 2017. It does take a while to get things going. Stage 3b and told no chance for surgery. The main tumor was in my left upper lobe and 3 lymph nodes in the center of my chest. I was given a cocktail of Carbo/Toxal and 28 days radiation. My esophagus was a huge problem and I actually had to go see a digestive health dr to help me swallow. I went in twice for her to stretch my esophagus. They challenge was keeping my strength up. I drank a lot of ginger ale and water. I tried every type of ice cream, anything to get my calories. Like you I had no markers. I went through the whole treatment only missing one chemo day due to low white count. I finished radiation and remember being so weak I thought I was hiking a mile into the center. I know it was a long story but the end results were they were able to shrink the tumor and the radiation took care of the lymph nodes. I was able to have the surgery which removed my upper left lobe and the effected lymph nodes. I’ve been NED since Oct 2018. the biggest thing for you is figure out what you can swallow and if you have any questions just ask me. sending positive and healing thought your way Paula
  2. It’s been a couple of years since I posted my response and I personally don’t think it was figured out. With me I think it was recovering from my surgery. I hope you get it figured out. paula
  3. Hey guys its been awhile since I've posted. It's really a different world right now. I'm like the rest of you staying at home or going to one of my sons and watching a granddaughter. My husband still works but was furloughed until last week which makes us both nervous. He's 72 and works at the airport. The only good thing about his job is it's not around a lot of people. We've been talking and have pretty much decided that when I go on medicare he'll retire. Medicare is another thing that worries me. I'm lucky to see one of the grand babies because they were quarantined and working from home. We haven't seen my other son, his wife and their kids since January. My daughter moved to Las Vegas for work in January so not only is she in a new city by herself we can go see her. I'm nervous about things opening up the virus getting worse. You guys stay safe and take care.
  4. Bob, you’ve got this! I’m sending positive thoughts your way. Take Care Paula
  5. My husband and I fellow cruisers and for us it’s just being on the ship. I’d love to to a transatlantic cruise one day. We missed cruising last year with the cancer stuff but won’t miss again. Have fun and enjoy!!🛳
  6. Katum31 welcome and I don’t have anything to add other than I love your attitude and drive for answers. I’m like Lexi I want control but my kids have been my backup. They’re just has involved in all steps of my treatment and health. Continue to let her know how strong she is. Take Care Paula
  7. Good to hear your doing good!
  8. AnnaTaters I have noticed this since my lobectomy. I personally just thought it was my body trying to recover. To me it feels like I’m out of breath.
  9. 👏👏👏 for no cancer but sorry you went through a hurtful process.
  10. Good morning, I hope you were able to get some rest last night. Your trip to the er sounded terrible. I’ll remember your advice and take stuff with me if I have go. Take care of yourself and get better. Paula
  11. Bob I also had put on weight between stress eating and not being as active so my weight is fine right now.
  12. I just finished a bag of Halloween candy! 😳😂. I gained back almost 2 pounds but I’ve 40 pounds since April. I’m just glad I’m over the candy kick.
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