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i was diognosed in 1998 at the age of 37 i had a chest infection and cough that wouldnt go away.i ended up with a plural effusion and consequently lung cancer .i endured 6 months of harsh chemo and radiotherapy ,but altho i was very sick it was worth it as im in remission or should i say more or less cured now

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the pic is of me on the right and my daughter 5 yrs ago

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Thanks for sharing your experience Karen. Lovely pic too.

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ty emma x

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I have just read your story and wanted to say thank you for for sharing it with us. It is so encouraging to hear you have overcome the illness and are obviously doing well. Like Emma. I think the photo is lovely.

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