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I was diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLC in 2010. I am beginning my sixth year next month!  I have had traditional chemo therapy and gene targeted therapies. I am currently on Tagrisso and I am stable. I worked full time up until December when I retired. My health is my full time job now!  

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611935

Good picture, love your best friend. You go girl!

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Ruthie1950

I am always encouraged to hear other people's success stories. Thank you for sharing and God bless. 

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Katybeth

Thank you for for encouraging post.  I am stage 3, VATS surgery on both left lobes in 2013, no lymph node involvement.  Opted not to do chemo.  Was clear until a very small recurrence last year and had stereotactic radiation.  So far, all is good.  Every post from a long time survivor gives me hope that I will be one too, so keep posting!  

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Memaw0100

Sounds like you are doing great. I'm only a couple years out. Very encouraged. Thanks!

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rlccnor

Congratulations on how well you're doing! I have the same diagnosis and am currently on tagrisso, my diagnosis was October 2013. Any suggestions to avoid feeling helpless? I am unable to work since my diagnosis, days are long but I won't give up!

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tclementi

What a great picture! I love how your dog is in it too- Pets are so healing! :) Congrats on your 6 years! If you're interested in learning more about lung cancer and gene therapies, check out patientpower.info/lung-cancer -Theresa

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