New Lung Cancer Survivor

Dapsterd

PattiM said:

New Lung Cancer Survivor
Hi Charlie ... I was also dx in 12/10 and had a VATS lobectomy (lower left) on 1/25/11. I am a 55 year old female, stage 1a. I know what you mean about cancer making you a different person. I am very very grateful that my cancer was caught early, but still feel frustrated and scared that it will return. I wonder if that feeling will ever go away?
8 weeks after the surgery, I still feel like someone beat my upper torso with a baseball bat! I don't think people understand the frustration and discomfort that one goes through unless they have been there, which is why this discusson board is so great. I thought it would be a quicker recovery, but I am learning to cope one day at a time.
God bless everyone here!

Surgery
Hello Charlie and others...I am jealous !!!.....count yourself as fortunate....I wish I could have surgery, but my tumor is wrapped around my right lung main artery, so they would have to take the whole lung..this would be fine if my left lung could support me...but it will not....so I continue to live with the cancer (albeit reduced in size!)...My lymphs cleared up after chemo and rads. Coming up one one year survivorship and expect to be around for a good while !!

Good wishes to you...

Dave...47 yr old, IIIB nsclc adenocarcinoma

bunnybear

hi charlie my name is Donna
hi charlie my name is Donna i am 43 was also told i had adenocarcinoma with unkown orgin they came back and after weeks of testing now say it is nonsmall cell lung cancer stage 4 that is inoperabel incurable the only syptom is the lump on my neck. finding this site has really helped me i finished my 1st chemo treatment last week and 2nd round of trial drug today this is the 1st time i have posted anything. i have a wonderful group of family and friends but talking to those that have gone through or are going through does seem to give me more strength thank you all good luck charlie hope all goes well for you

bunnybear

hi charlie my name is Donna
hi charlie my name is Donna i am 43 was also told i had adenocarcinoma with unkown orgin they came back and after weeks of testing now say it is nonsmall cell lung cancer stage 4 that is inoperabel incurable the only syptom is the lump on my neck. finding this site has really helped me i finished my 1st chemo treatment last week and 2nd round of trial drug today this is the 1st time i have posted anything. i have a wonderful group of family and friends but talking to those that have gone through or are going through does seem to give me more strength thank you all good luck charlie hope all goes well for you

Superlung

PattiM said:

New Lung Cancer Survivor
Hi Charlie ... I was also dx in 12/10 and had a VATS lobectomy (lower left) on 1/25/11. I am a 55 year old female, stage 1a. I know what you mean about cancer making you a different person. I am very very grateful that my cancer was caught early, but still feel frustrated and scared that it will return. I wonder if that feeling will ever go away?
8 weeks after the surgery, I still feel like someone beat my upper torso with a baseball bat! I don't think people understand the frustration and discomfort that one goes through unless they have been there, which is why this discusson board is so great. I thought it would be a quicker recovery, but I am learning to cope one day at a time.
God bless everyone here!

Hi Patti & Charlie,
I had my
Hi Patti & Charlie,

I had my left lung removed on 2/24 and still feel pretty beaten up too. My caregivers see me as normal and I find it really hard to explain the pain. I've recently joined these discussion groups as well as the chat room. It helps me to feel like many someones know what I'm going through.

One day at a time. Keep breathing strong friends!

De

akakimber

hope alls good !!!
Prayers and thoughts go to you'r familiy!!