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Sayre, PA

I have 2 primary cancers, lung and breast. I have undergone a thorocotomy/lobectomy, removal of upper left lung, followed by 6 doses of 4 different chemos and 30 radiation treatments. This August will be 2 years since diagnosis. Anyone else in a similar situation?

March 18, 2025
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A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Thanks for sharing Roberta!

March 21, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hi Annette, you’ve been through a lot, but thank God you marked 2 years;
I had 2 primary cancers also, but not the same as you; in 2021 I had breast cancer 2A stage, then in 2022 lung cancer , primary also, but stage 1A; lobectomy on lower left lung, no other treatment following
At 2 years mark in December I am better, but used already with some not so good days when breathing is harder, or when I feel my stomach full after few bites;
Following at 6 months with CTs for lung, and mammograms for breast
Exercising every day is very important, at least walking if you don’t have energy for more

March 18, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I have 2B ADENOCARCINOMA, with no other Cancers. I've had mine 22 months. Had my lower left lobe removed. I went through a round of Chemo, then started on Keytruda. I had to stop the Keytruda as it gave me pneumonitis. So no more, I still have groundglass opacities from it.

March 18, 2025
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Stage 2B NSCLC means the main tumor is 3 centimeters or larger, and may have spread into the main airway, nearby lymph nodes, visceral pleura, chest wall, or the lining surrounding the heart. There could also be multiple tumors within the same lung lobe, though the cancer hasn't spread to other parts of the body. The Show Full Answer

Stage 2B NSCLC means the main tumor is 3 centimeters or larger, and may have spread into the main airway, nearby lymph nodes, visceral pleura, chest wall, or the lining surrounding the heart. There could also be multiple tumors within the same lung lobe, though the cancer hasn't spread to other parts of the body. The treatment path you've described aligns with standard protocols for Stage 2 lung cancer, which typically includes surgery when patients are healthy enough. Surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation helps ensure any remaining cancer cells are targeted. Making it to the two-year mark is a significant milestone in your journey.

Common symptoms during treatment and recovery may include fatigue, shortness of breath, and coughing. Regular follow-up scans and monitoring have likely become part of your routine, which is important for long-term care.

March 18, 2025

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