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LSamara
LSamara Posts: 14 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Hi there. My name is Lorna and I was diagnosed with lung cancer in October 2013 after spending a week in the hospital with a collapsed lung. By the end of the month I was back in the hospital having my lower left lung removed. I began chemo in January 2014 and had an issue with treatments affecting a preexisting bone disease. I was placed on steroids to help manage the pain, and it helped some. But, when I finished chemo in March I was so weak I could barely push myself up from a reclining position on the sofa. In addition, the steroids had caused me to gain nearly 50lbs. I joined a gym on May 30th and have been dedicated to getting my body and my health back :)

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  • Alsison
    Alsison Posts: 651 Member
    edited February 2015
    Hi Lorna!!

    I hope things are looking up for you. I have spent the last year battling colon cancer so I can somewhat relate..

    If your looking for support please feel free to friend me

    Cheers,
    Alison
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