Upper left lung lobectmy

[Bluetug113]

On January 4, 2018, I had my left upper lung removed. I am going through Chem, so far so good. I feel tired all the time do t know if it is the chemo or my diminished lung capacity. I feel good, but not like before. I am 54 simply working around the yard gets me winded. So I work in law enforcement, it will be a lo g while but I am not sure that I can return, I may be forced to retire. I turn 55 in November. Retirering wasn't my plan before cancer, but may be the reality now. My cancer was a result of being a first responder to the World Trade Center attack on 911. so if I retire I'l be ok. Just wondering if my shortness of breath and fatigue will ever end. Not sure if I can get SSI disability

[rdflynnjr]

I had my lower left lobe removed in March, 2017. I was 69 then and in good health up to that point. It was surprising that it took a good six months before I could go a whole day without getting fatigued. I still have occasional SOB issues, but am generally doing well. I have been very fortunate not having to go through chemo. Last CT scan was negative.

My first rate medical care has been and is with the James A Haley VA hospital in Tampa. I've never had better care anywhere else.

I am a Vietnam veteran and also a former police officer in Cincinnati. I would think that you should have full VA benefits for being a 911 first responder. You are a veteran of a foreign attack.

Hang in there. Exercise regularly. Keep in touch with those others who responded with you at the WTC. Embrace your loved ones.

Rick

[Wils70 in reply to rdflynnjr]

Thank you for your amazing service to our country and our people. You should be taken care of for your services, and I am happy that you have received great treatment in Tampa.

I’m getting my treatment in Naples, south of you. And, I moved to FL from Louisville, and Cincinnati is a familiar place where friends live.

Good advice! Thank you!

[Bluetug113 in reply to Wils70]

Thank You