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I'd first like to thank all of the posters for sharing their stories, they fill me with hope. I went in to see a doc in Dec for a lump in my leg and they decided to do a CT scan because I had previously smoked (quit in 2010). They found a 4 cm mass in my upper right lung and a subsequent biopsy vis EBUS diagnosed it as 3A adenocarcinoma along with numerous smaller nodules which they can't diagnose without a resection biopsy. I will be getting a VATS resection biopsy in 2 days to try and diagnose those. I'm 58 and feel healthy, no symptoms at all. The lump in my leg was biopsied and is a lymphoma. According to my doctors, once this VATS is done, I will start some sort of treatment, most likely chemo

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SusieJo1948

Welcome,Keep in touch we would like to know how your doing and what treatments you,ll be on. we will be thinking of you and hope every thing goes ok. if you need to talk or cry or rant we,ll gladly listen. susiejo1948

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hh1417 in reply to SusieJo1948

Thank you

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judg69

hh, very glad you got into the Dr with your leg. As for the IIIA lung cancer, be very thankful you can have surgery. Best advice is keep a positive attitude, get up and about as soon as possible, and get yourself through the chemo and/or radiation. Keep us posted. Best Wishes, judg69

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hh1417 in reply to judg69

Thanks

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Wow, two primary cancers at once! Challenging times for you.

They will probably be checking the biopsies from the lungs for mutations. As a former smoker, the odds of a genomic mutation are lower for you, but all patients with adenocarcinoma of the lung should be checked.

Wishing you will with the surgery and recovery.

Anita

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hh1417 in reply to scifiknitter

Thank you, doc's said the same thing! Not alot of case history to draw from for treatment experience/results

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PegD

Hello hh and welcome. Wishing you all the best with your upcoming surgery. Please check in often as this group can offer you much support and advice. You are in the information gathering phase which can be stressful, but once you know for sure what you are dealing with, treatment can begin and a new normal begins to emerge.

You are not alone.

~Peg

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hh1417 in reply to PegD

Thank you

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Bluetug113

I too was diagnosed in December with lung cancer stage 3. I had the resection of my left upper lung. Feeling better but not all the way yet. I should be starting chemo around the 13th.

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hh1417 in reply to Bluetug113

Take care and good luck with the chemo

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JRuthI1946 in reply to hh1417

Do you know which chemo?

Good luck with it.

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Steph60

So glad that you went to the doctor to get that lump checked out. Give yourself time to recover from the surgery. Sending you positive thoughts.

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hh1417 in reply to Steph60

Thank you

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FtB_Peggy

Welcome, hh1417, I private messaged you. Would love to give you more information to add to your stockpile!

I was diagnosed stage 2 squamous cell lung cancer in July 2013. They removed the upper left lobe and the tumors with it. I tried chemo but due to other issues only managed half what I should have had. I was 57 with no symptoms when I was diagnosed (at that point I had been a non smoker for about 13 years).

Good luck on your surgery. Please let us know how you are doing.

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hh1417 in reply to Feelingblessed2013

Thank you

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I’m grateful to read that your drs didn’t write you off because you'd quit smoking. So very sorry though that this happened. I will be following your experience with great interest.

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Nay2018

I hear you. I too had that same lung cancer diagnosis with nonsmall cell. I received 30 radiation treatments & 6 chemos since lung mass was 4 cm. Genetic testing revealed EGFR. 2 years later of no more treatments I finally get CTScan every 6 months instead of every 3 months. Treatments were super tough for me. Hang in there!

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anrean

Welcome! Please know that this group is here for you. You will find that we are very supportive as you go through this most difficult time. Please use us when you need help getting through. It sounds like you are in very good hands and that you are receiving good treatment - that is the most important part.

Slowly you will adapt to the new normal that is part of this. Please keep in touch and use us for support and information.

You are in my prayers

Lauri-Anne

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JRuthI1946

Keep us updated. Keep your chin up

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Lisamk55

Wishing you well, and remember to stay positive as best as you can. Your mindset plays a big role in recovery.

Praying for you.

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anrean

Hi I was just wondering how things are going. Please keep us updated!

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