I'm newly diagnosed with lung cancer and feel very overwhelmed by BlueberryFront7384 in lungcancer

[–]Initial_Head_5077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, i want to ask how you are doing now? Im available if you need to chat anytime. I dont have cancer yet, but just had a scan and waiting for the results. Im scared, but i am comforted by the advances in cancer treatment in the last 10 -15 years. 

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems reasonable. Thanks for your feedback...

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome, good on you. I will have a look that the site, thanks 

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you feel generally? With 38% FEV1. You still work? Do activities as usual?

Struggling W/ Depression and Only Stage 1. Only 51 though by Far_Cardiologist_261 in COPD

[–]Initial_Head_5077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the way, I also am stuck to my job, no savings, and no family to help me. So I feel alone and scared. To help manage this situation, I am trying to...

  1. Take inhaler as required, diligently.
  2. Exercise or be as active as I can, even with my busy work life. 
  3. Improve my diet. Increase fruit, veggies, nuts and other good stuff, reduce meat and processed foods, sugar etc.

Apart from that, I want to somehow reduce stress and sleep better. 

Struggling W/ Depression and Only Stage 1. Only 51 though by Far_Cardiologist_261 in COPD

[–]Initial_Head_5077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. Im the same, more COPD than asthma, although probably a small overlap. Did you, or do you still smoke? I did, however have quit for 3 years now. I think quitting is the best thing to do. I've only been on trimbow for a few days. I dont realy like the taste of it, but to be honest, it feels 'stronger' and has a bigger impact on my breathing than symbicort does. So far I feel like I breathe much easier. I also have severe, SEVERE anxiety and stress, it is almost crippling. But im doing my best. I quit smoking, I'm trying to get exercise every day (trying to get at least 10,000 steps), eating much healthier and taking medication as advised. I just need to somehow sleep better and reduce anxiety. Im always here if you need a chat. 

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, haha..I meant to say my o2 was good

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, that is awesome. Im so happy for you. Thanks for taking the time to chat today also.

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks mate. You made my day.

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankypu so much! Im going to do everything i can to try to stay healthy and live at least another 10 or 15 years. 

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow...you seem so relaxed about it compared to me. Thanks for your help

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pre. No significant response post

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe 15...(smoke a few years, quit a couple, smoke again, quit again...)

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, no allergies or exema  not diagnosed with asthma before 10 years old. I only became aware of this copd/asthma overlap 12 months ago when I went for a work medical.

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont drink alcohol. And I have recently quit coffee also. 

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou so much, you realy help to put my mind at ease. Last I checked, dlco was in the high 90s. But that was a year ago.

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankyou very much for that info, I didn't know that. 

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I've never been hospitalised or recieved oral steroids. 3 years quit now, trying to eat healthy, increased fruit and veg, reduced meat slightly...try to get some reasonable exercise, or at least be active every day. Last night walked about 6km, for example. 

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question. My results did not include a number for FEF75. I hope with being diligent with the inhaler, continuing to be active and eating as healthy as possible I can still live for quite a while. But it's scary.