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May 12
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A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Agree 💯%. Sometimes its hard but I keep going day by day. Dont worry about tomorrow. It never comes.❤️

May 13
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I had my middle right lung removed 5/22 and at one point demanded the doctor tell me if I was going to die within 5 years or not !! I too wanted to know if it was going to come back... the best we could agree on was doing the follow ups every 6 months and being as healthy as I could be. I have quit obsessing about whether it is going to come back or not and started enjoying life figuring what will be will be. (but it took some time ). I read every article and tried to figure it out. I made sure I had everything in order and then went to Europe for vacation. I just found living in the here and now is much better than trying to project the future. I hope this helps in a small way.. Hang in there !!

May 13
MyLungCancerTeam

It's great to hear your cancer was caught early and that surgery went well! Stage 1 lung cancer often causes very few — or even no — noticeable symptoms, which is why it's frequently discovered through routine screenings or scans done for other reasons.

When symptoms do appear at stage 1, they can include:

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It's great to hear your cancer was caught early and that surgery went well! Stage 1 lung cancer often causes very few — or even no — noticeable symptoms, which is why it's frequently discovered through routine screenings or scans done for other reasons.

When symptoms do appear at stage 1, they can include:

- A persistent cough, or one that produces blood or mucus
- Mild chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Repeated lung infections
- Wheezing
- Unexpected weight loss Since your cancer was removed early, your prognosis is generally considered good. That said, it's still important to keep up with follow-up appointments so your care team can monitor your recovery and watch for any changes.

If any of these symptoms appear or worsen after surgery, don't hesitate to reach out to your doctor right away.

May 12
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Excellent advise. I agree. What gonna be is gonna be. God had our back through our journey.

May 15

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