Experience with Lessons
What 2 words describe your experience with lung cancer? How has it strengthened you?
Side affects. I was dealing with the first cancer which was stage 4 surgery chemo & radiation before surgery for lung cancer. I deal with the side affects every day I'm stronger mentally not physically.
I am glad to hear you are stronger mentally. But it sounds like your physical side effects are taking a toll on you. What are you suffering with most? Jill (Team Member)
I have side side effects from chemo and radiation. To some foods that I love to eat it changed the taste we're I'm not able to eat those food. Cold weather during winter & the cold air from the AC during the summer affects the top of my head & the surgery scar on my back. I wear a warm hat all year along with a coat inside or a warm winter vest during the summer. The worst is the lymphedema in my legs. Since I have to wear garments to keep under control it's starting to effect my walking. Now have to use a walker or walking cane for walking to keep me from falling.
this is a lot to have to deal with. From losing food that you used to enjoy to having issues walking, I can understand why this would be so hard for you. Is there anything else your doctor has suggested that can help with your swelling? Jill (Team Member)
I have to wear compression garments for the lymphedema and I have a machine I also use when it gets bad to help in the reduction of the swelling from the lymphadema.
I am glad you have the machine as well to help with the swelling. You are going through a lot, and we are here whenever you want to share or vent. Sending you strength. Jill (Team Member)
I have an appointment with my VA physician this month and in May VA oncologist . I will let both know that the mole that was on my neck went from skin color to black & no longer there. We're it was at is now feeling some pain every day . Just hope I don't have cancer again.
I am glad to hear you have an appointment soon. Please keep us posted. Jill (Team Member) Yes, please keep us posted. I know you may feel like this is a back-to-back hit, but try and stay positive. You may consider writing down all the changes you're observing and go over them with your team upon your next visit.
Wishing you the very best!
Yolanda (Team Member)
