Stay strong.

May you and your treatment slay it before it spreads. Hugs to you.

Nothing but best wishes for a full and complete recovery/remission. All the best to you & your family.

Sincere regards,

Pete

Be good to yourself. Your pictures bring much joy and delight to this forum. I join many others in sending my best to you.

and are on your way to taking care of this. Positive thoughts for a quick resolution.

A friend and business assiciate of mine who was a chainsmoker got lung cancer decades ago, in his thirties - the scare did make him stop smoking finally - and he recovered very quickly after surgery with no recurrence. I have a number of family members and friends who've beaten various types of cancer (the only exception being a neighbor who had the tragic misfortune to have doctors in different states who misdiagnosed early signs of pancreatic cancer for years, with her moving a few times during that period probably having made it less likely they'd take her symptoms seriously).

You'll be getting good care, and you have lots of support. Please take as good care of yourself as possible, as well. Pamper yourself. Treat yourself to everything that gives you joy, because that positivity should help you heal faster.

🙏

I love you, Peggy. Keep us posted.

All the best for your treatment and recovery. Hugs. xx

And a heap of best wishes for treatment and recovery.

strength. My prayer for your healing has been sent.

I'm very glad that it hasn't spread. Stay positive, it will be OK.

Here's a big hug!!

I send love along with all possible good wishes. News like that is hard, no matter how prepared we might be, but then the fight starts, and fighting can feel good. (Not telling you anything you don’t know, I am sure.) Thanks for letting us in. More love, more hugs.
Sarah

Treatment plan is noninvasive and easy to endure.

Both my baby sisters had major cancer surgeries this summer, both in southern California, and they came out in good shape so I have confidence that you'll be in good hands.

Go raibh an ghaoth go brách ag do chúl,
Go lonraí an ghrian go te ar d’aghaidh,
Go dtite an bháisteach go mín ar do pháirceanna,
Agus go mbuailimid le chéile arís,
Go gcoinní Dia i mbos a láimhe thú.

Or, in English:
May your journey through life be successful/prosper,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rain fall softly upon your fields,
And until we meet together again,
May God keep you in the palm of his hand.

You've got this!

You surely know everyone here on DU is sending healing vibes your way.

I have a friend who is undergoing treatment for this cancer, and she is progressing really well. I hope you will also.

We are with you peggy!

No lymph nodes involved? You got this! (((HUGS)))

2 years ago, I received a similar diagnosis. NSCLC (adenocarcinoma) Stage 1B. Had an upper-right lobectomy, chemo, and targeted radiation for 5 days. So far so good--knock on wood. I have graduated to a 6 month interval Ct scan. I feel fine--maybe not as much lung power, but not bad. I walked for miles a day n Spain, in the heat, with covid, this past summer. I'm 76, and I never go anywhere without my mask--my husband did. I had my surgery on November 13, 2024 and hosted Christmas Eve dinner. I shouldn't have. I was glad to have the winter to recover. Get plenty of rest and use the spirometer at least 10 times a day--it's critical. You can do this. My very best wishes to you and your family.

angry forum, which I'm part of. I hope for a quick, painless and full recovery for you.

I'm seeing survival rates of 70-85% for localized lung adenocarcinoma.

We're all determined to have our Peggy stick around here for a long time yet! Wishing for speedy treatment with minimal discomfort.

if you must have cancer, this one represents your best chances for beating it. Hope you do!!

there are several foods that have shown some sort of action against cancer - good stuff including certain fruits and nuts. And, of course, there are foods that should absolutely be avoided. My experience is that you will have to find them yourself. As a starting point, my understanding is that you should avoid red meat and most diary products. Cancer loves sugar.

My wife is a survivor of adenocarcinoma that originated in her pancreas and later popped up in her lung. She is currently showing all-clear.

...I am a former tobacco smoker of 40+ years and while I am glad I have not had anything YET, and yes I have been smoke-free for the last 10 years, I also know I am sitting on a time bomb. My parents smoked, many family members smoke, and all my life I have inhaled smoke in many different ways. i also know of and loved folks who never smoked a whiff, and yet they contracted lung cancer.

The only reason I share this with you is that I want you to know you are not alone ~ even for schmucks like me who were exposed to this, even willingly, in so many ways.

Hearts! Cat from Seattle

PeeEss: I love all you post, please take care of yourself and know that many in this community love who you are

I'm glad to hear it hasn't spread.

No lymph node involvement tells me you caught it in the early stages which is good.

Make it regret ever messing with you!

You've got this.🩷

...with lung cancer who lived long lives, one who became a centagenarian.

Depending on the cell type, there are now excellent treatments for NSCLC, notably the checkpoint inhibitors, notably Kertruda.

Your oncologist will be up on these latest and greatest tools.

Over the years you have had much to do with the pleasure of coming to DU. We all wish you a positive outcome my dear Peg.

Be well.

get through this. I wish you the best possible outcome. You are loved California Peggy. 💙

Thank you for the update, which must have been hard to do. We're all right there with you. *HUGS*

Get well. Think positive. I know you will heal.

Do what your doctor says. We all wish you the best possible outcome with the least possible discomfort. That diagnosis can really be a gut punch.

…I’m a 15 year cancer survivor, you got this! Surround yourself with those who love you and a good medical team.

Peggy: my Mom had a similar diagnosis of cancer that hadn’t spread. She lived 22 years after the surgery! And the surgery took place in ‘85!

head up, confident. you will win.

My wife is going through the same thing, although hers was upgraded to stage 2 after the path lab examined lymph nodes from her excised upper right lobe. She's in chemo now. We were amazed at how far thoracic surgery has come. They took out everything through a short incision under her breast. Two nights in the hospital, then home. The quality of care she received was fantastic!

I hope you have a full and fast recovery! It sounds like you got early detection, thank goodness!

((((sending love))))

Quick treatment, quick and complete recovery is my wish for you.

Take care CP!

Get well soon Peggy, I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and wishing you the best.

I'm glad it wasn't worse
I wish you the very best in your treatment.

how traumatic the diagnosis can be. Hang tough.

but, as you said, not terribly surprised.

You have my heartfelt wishes for the strength you will need to battle cancer. And you know that there are lots and lots of folks here at DU who are sending you prayers, light, love, and healing vibes.

Treatment for cancer has advanced well and oncologists are amazing. You've got this. And f#ck cancer.

Glad it hasn’t spread to your lymph nodes. Hoping that you can get started with a treatment plan soon.

The surgeon who removed the section of my lungs where the so called cancerous spot was said that it turned out not to be cancer, just a weird infection.

Actually that is *good* news that there’s no lymph node involvement … but I’m sure you already know that.

I will send good thoughts for strength and healing vibes your way, Peggy. Get well soon!

Good luck!

I am glad it has not spread to your lymph nodes. Best of luck in getting an early treatment. 💙

It was discovered early, with no metastatic spread, no lymph node involvement. I had five radiation treatments, stereotactic radiation, the strong stuff. I get scans every six months. I just had a scan a week ago. The cancer is gone, and there is just scar tissue now. The cancer has been gone for three years. My oncologist says that after the next scan, we can move to annual scans.

I think you will be okay, with this early detection. Cancer sucks, and it is scary, but you will be okay. Keep us informed. I will keep you in my prayers.

DU just wouldn't be the same without dear Peggy.

hopefully there will be many treatment options! And, fuck cancer. You've got this friend.

You're such a bright light in this troubled world. If everyone was as kind and thoughtful as you are we'd be living in Eden. Or Manhattan Beach at the farmers market. You make it look like the same place.

I'm sure you are doing everything right. My 68 year old brother recently found out he has bladder cancer. His treatment includes a very new instrument for his cancer called blue light. You may want to ask if its prescribed for your situation. It was approved in March.

My very best wishes for a full recovery and a smooth excursion. ❤️

And a visit to the oncologist soon to get things rolling!

I hope you know that. Wishing you strength, courage and a sense of humor for this road. You'll navigate it just fine, and we will be here if you need anything.

The good news is the tumor was picked up early, the cancer has not spread and that in itself gives you the best chance for a full recovery. My family has been plagued with recent cancer diagnoses, all with good outcomes. So, I'm sending you some family healing vibes and hugs for good measure.



Be good to yourself and take care.

Good karma from Cleveland

Best news you can hope for when they say the C word. I’m sorry you have cancer though, it’s scary.. I’ll be keeping you in my prayers.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

You are very much beloved here and I know I speak for many others when I say I wish you a full and speedy recovery. Take good care of yourself and keep us posted.

Much love,
MIButterfly

❤️ 🌷 ❤️ 🌷 ❤️ 🌷 ❤️ 🌷 ❤️ 🌷 ❤️ 🌷

My 75 yr old husband also had a lesion in his lung. He had already had prostate and bladder cancer. He treated both the prostate and lung cancer with radiation. 2 years down the road the cancer has not come back. I wish you the same ease of treatment and positive results. I am sure everywhere you go, you are loved. You will make new friends along the way through this journey, of that I have no doubt. Blessings for the blessed. 💙

Glad to hear it didn't reach a critical stage. All the best to you.

As you remember, my wife survived “The Murderer” because it was caught before it could spread.

When the lymph node biopsies are negative, your outlook is positive. Get the operation done ASAP, and then come back and then tell us all about it!

...when I was diagnosed, the sense of surreal. I didn't know how I would put one foot in front of the other or who I would be after treatment began and when/ if I would progress to healing. So many unknowns. I felt like I was walking on ground that disintegrated beneath me. But here I am, 8 years later, still cancer free. I am sending healing thoughts that you will have such a positive outcome. Please take good care of yourself, conserve your energy, and embrace all the peace you can. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Treatment methods these days are far easier than just a few years ago. My sister was diagnosed with uterine cancer six weeks ago. She had a robotic hysterectomy, left the hospital the same day, and recovered quickly.

She started 5 days a week for 5 weeks radiation treatments where the side effects are tiredness and possible more frequent urination. So far, she hasn't experienced any of that.

You have that in your favor. My best to you.

He has been doing well after the treatment.

Sounds like this is a battle that can be won.

While I don’t really pray I will be asking the universe to make the cards fall your way.

Best of everything to you.

Having dealt with cancer twice, I hope you get the quality of care that I've received. It's not a pleasant journey, but keep your spirits up.

Luv you CA Peggy

Take care and good early catch it sounds like.

an enormous hug, dear CaliforniaPeggy.

I'm so sorry to see this diagnosis, but good that it's not spread.

Glad you're California Peggy and not Mississippi Peggy, I think that means a better outcome. and I love all our MIssissippi members, but they know it's true.

And that said, keep us updated because, here, we care about each other... and I sure will be thinking of you every day.

Stay strong we are with you on this journey! 💙💙

Keep us informed!

I hope you can feel them.

All the best for you, your family and your medical team. Hugs. If DU love could heal you’d be out and about with your cameras immediately. There’s oceans of it.

I was diagnosed with cancer a year ago. Had surgery. I've been back for 3 month and 6 month follow up visits, and at the end of this month, go back for the one year follow up. The first two appointments were 100% clean. Hoping for the same on this one.

Needless to say, I think all of DU is with you on this. Early detection and proper treatment are game changers. Be well.

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And we’re here to support you for the bad news

I was frightened, of course, but the tumor was small and, like yours, had not metasticized, I needed no chemo, it came out with no problems and I'm now cancer free..It's now gone and all that's needed is to have the area monitored every 6 months...May your situation be every bit as easy for you as it's been for me.

we're with you!

Kim aka choie

And lay with you and.... oh wait...

Hang in there!

My MIL had lung cancer that had spread. She had chemo and she lived another 20 years.

yes INDEED......and never forget there is always someone on DU, we are here for you

and now you have an answer and can begin to act. Best wishes for a full heal.

I am sending you love and healing vibes and hoping that the oncologists have appointments very soon. You will be in my thoughts.

and as quick a recovery as possible.

My cousin was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Not many options from the local folks - BUT - her second opinion at Mayo is giving her some hope. MD Anderson is where I would have gone for a second opinion for my sarcoma diagnosis, except it was diagnosed before there was a vaccination available for COVID.

You've caught it early - take advantage of the best cutting edge/experience there is.

At age 10, I was told my father was dead. At age 62, I was told I had cancer. Tough news of two kinds. but still have to grasp. I survived childhood without my father, but had a good and loving family to help me. I survived cancer (will be 76 this week) with a loving supportive husband, family and friends. Life is just hard.

Have someone with you when you see doctors. It is hard when they say things to believe they are talking about you.

Stay strong, admit you are struggling and let us know how you are doing.

Please take care of yourself. Eat well, lie in the sun, get pleanty of naps and receive my good vibes I am sending your way.

You're a shining light on DU.

Had to remove a lobe of the lung and did a year of immunotherapy infusions (atezolizumab) that was pricey, but Medicare covered it. Cancer free now.

Listen to the oncologists and make informed decisions. Things are not dire.

Good thoughts to you.

Survivability rate on that on is relatively high though, isn't it?

-- Mal