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After tearing my right shoulder rotator cuff, the Doctor took an MRI and X-Ray. I was shocked to find out in mid-Nov '09 that I had a tumor in the upper right lung lobe. After a flurry of tests, biopsies, etc, I've been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, which is also in the lung lymph nodes. On November 30th I start chemotherapy and radiation. Then a 3 week break, followed by surgery to remove the lung lobe. I have no symptoms whatsoever, so this is really hard to assimilate with all the information that has been thrown at me. I'm scared spitless and am having such a hard time staying mentally positive.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Sorry it's taken me so long to give you an update, so here is the latest.    After all the expense of one test after another,  my doctor is stumped as to why I'm having pain (on & off)  in my right upper chest.   According to the tests, everything is normal.  

I even went for a 2nd opinion yesterday.  That Dr looked over all the test results and said, "Well, it could be scar tissue pressing on nerves; it could be physiological stress built up over 2 1/2 years; it could be a combination of both, or something the tests don't show us."  As for the heartburn, & stomach issues, I have mild Gastritis.  That's it!    I am so glad I "inherited" my Mom's high pain tolerance.    It's kind of discouraging though that there is nothing specific.     

On the other hand, I am happy to say that the side effects are backing off a little bit.  Not as much I'd like nor as quickly as I'd hoped, but a little bit is better than not at all!  There's always something to be glad about!  Will update you again after Memorial Day.  love - me
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