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Newly diagnosed and my life came to a screeching halt
freisadm posted a topic in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!
I am 57 years old and was just diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in my left upper lung. Had a needle biopsy last week. This whole thing was out of the blue. My rheumatologist retired and I had to see a new one. She did a routine set of xrays including chest. Thank goodness she did. I had no symptoms at all. Right now, I'm waiting to see a thoracic surgeon. Hoping it will not be a long wait - my left lung is now collapsed and shortness of breath is happening. This is a complication from the biopsy. They are talking about a chest tube, but want to see if they can remove whatever portion of- 18 replies
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NY - Free lung screenings are available to those who meet eligibility requirements. http://www.claxtonhepburn.org/se…/lung-cancer-screening.aspx