As a recent cancer survivor, I am happy to relay my latest exam findings to all here.  I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012.  There was a tiny little speck in my upper left lung.  I had not had a lung Xray in over ten years, having been first diagnosed with COPD and then on re-exam told that I didn't have COPD.  I was just interested to know how all that happened so I asked for a lung Xray and that's how the cancer was found.  I had a wonderful korean doctor in my home town, the only doctor that performs laproscopic surgery in lung cancer patients.  I came thru the surgery and was up dancing around the halls at the hospital with my "sheriff" on the last day in the hospital, six days later.  Only problem I had and still have is a collapsed vocal chord from the 6 hour intubation procedure.  I can live with that though and I'm very thankful for my experience as it has taught me so many valuable lessons.

This year was the first Xray in one year and I was a little concerned about it.  I had been given these tests every six months and the doctor decided this last time to make it for a year.  It turned out better than the last test, so I am pleased to report it to my fellow forum members, as i consider all of you to be my friends.   

I mentioned the collapsed vocal chord?  That affects but does not hinder my musical pursuits.  Singing was something I always wanted to do and I pursued it.  My first talent was and will remain my best talent and it is piano playing.  I play for quartets and or trios.  Not a professional but have played for at least one professional group-The Goodnewsmen, way long years ago when i first started out with this venture.  I don't like to travel around to do the programs, always prefer staying at my home church and doing the music with my home church.  We've got more than enough going on there if regular members will participate instead of running all over the country.

I have no scars after three years.  Only two small incisions were made and they are faded now to where you can't see them.  Don't get me wrong, the surgery was tough but my memory of it was not so bad.  The whole experience left me weaker than i'd ever been but i was able to progress and am now almost 100% as to how i think I'm supposed to feel with half a lung removed.  I have the loving support of my husband and friends.  Most of them think and say my experience was nothing short of a miracle and I have to agree. 

Fellow forum members, be proactive with your healthcare.  Up until I was diagnosed with lung cancer, i had been diagnosed with COPD.  Didn't have it on re-exam so i was just wondering what shape my lungs were in since I had not even had so much as a common cold in over ten years prior to that fateful exam.  My biggest concern still remains because I worked in several facilities that had asbestos in their construction.  I worked in these facilities for all of my working career just to provide for myself and my children.  At least I've been able to retire and be active thru out my departure from the workforce and hope to have many more years.   

Quote from: keyboarder on July 24, 2015, 02:19:49 AM
As a recent cancer survivor, I am happy to relay my latest exam findings to all here.  I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012.  There was a tiny little speck in my upper left lung.  I had not had a lung Xray in over ten years, having been first diagnosed with COPD and then on re-exam told that I didn't have COPD.  I was just interested to know how all that happened so I asked for a lung Xray and that's how the cancer was found.  I had a wonderful korean doctor in my home town, the only doctor that performs laproscopic surgery in lung cancer patients.  I came thru the surgery and was up dancing around the halls at the hospital with my "sheriff" on the last day in the hospital, six days later.  Only problem I had and still have is a collapsed vocal chord from the 6 hour intubation procedure.  I can live with that though and I'm very thankful for my experience as it has taught me so many valuable lessons.

This year was the first Xray in one year and I was a little concerned about it.  I had been given these tests every six months and the doctor decided this last time to make it for a year.  It turned out better than the last test, so I am pleased to report it to my fellow forum members, as i consider all of you to be my friends.   

I mentioned the collapsed vocal chord?  That affects but does not hinder my musical pursuits.  Singing was something I always wanted to do and I pursued it.  My first talent was and will remain my best talent and it is piano playing.  I play for quartets and or trios.  Not a professional but have played for at least one professional group-The Goodnewsmen, way long years ago when i first started out with this venture.  I don't like to travel around to do the programs, always prefer staying at my home church and doing the music with my home church.  We've got more than enough going on there if regular members will participate instead of running all over the country.

I have no scars after three years.  Only two small incisions were made and they are faded now to where you can't see them.  Don't get me wrong, the surgery was tough but my memory of it was not so bad.  The whole experience left me weaker than i'd ever been but i was able to progress and am now almost 100% as to how i think I'm supposed to feel with half a lung removed.  I have the loving support of my husband and friends.  Most of them think and say my experience was nothing short of a miracle and I have to agree. 

Fellow forum members, be proactive with your healthcare.  Up until I was diagnosed with lung cancer, i had been diagnosed with COPD.  Didn't have it on re-exam so i was just wondering what shape my lungs were in since I had not even had so much as a common cold in over ten years prior to that fateful exam.  My biggest concern still remains because I worked in several facilities that had asbestos in their construction.  I worked in these facilities for all of my working career just to provide for myself and my children.  At least I've been able to retire and be active thru out my departure from the workforce and hope to have many more years.

Congratulations for your recovery and improvement.

Quote from: supsalemgr on July 24, 2015, 04:17:18 AM
Congratulations for your recovery and improvement.

Thank you SUPSALEMGR!     

Soooo, we're stuck with you for another decade yet to come, is that what you're saying?

Then I'm freakin glad to hear it! Make that two more decades, please...

Quote from: Solar on July 24, 2015, 05:47:18 AM
Soooo, we're stuck with you for another decade yet to come, is that what you're saying?

Then I'm freakin glad to hear it! Make that two more decades, please...

Hey thanx to you Solar, we have a place to congregate.  Hope we have another decade or so to get this world straightened out.   

Thanks for sharing your life with us, key.

You are a very strong woman to be admired by all.  I know you may not feel like it but you are an excellent example to everyone around you.

You also shared a life experience with Traci that was poignant and extremely effective.  I hope she takes your advice and follows in your footsteps.

Friendships are a wonderful part of our lives.  Thanks for yours!

Thanx Kroz.  I've never met any of you but I feel as though i know all of you.  the highlight of my day is always getting to my keyboard and seeing what is going on with my pals on the forum.   I'm normally a very private person but the attitudes of folks I've met on this forum lets me know that there are people out there with something worth sharing.  I'm very proud of my forum pals and happy to include you and your insights.

Quote from: keyboarder on July 24, 2015, 05:57:23 AM
Hey thanx to you Solar, we have a place to congregate.  Hope we have another decade or so to get this world straightened out.   

By the grace of God, we will, and I'll keep doing my part to give voice to the Conservative movement, as long as God allows.
Ya know what's sad? As I typed the words, "Conservative movement", I drew pause, in realizing how far we've fallen, that Conservative ideals has been forced into becoming a movement, rather than simply being the standard for American values.
How sad is it that the GOP helped the commies corrupt America.....

Quote from: Solar on July 25, 2015, 07:04:26 PM
By the grace of God, we will, and I'll keep doing my part to give voice to the Conservative movement, as long as God allows.
Ya know what's sad? As I typed the words, "Conservative movement", I drew pause, in realizing how far we've fallen, that Conservative ideals has been forced into becoming a movement, rather than simply being the standard American of values.
How sad is it that the GOP helped the commies corrupt America.....

Very true.  Sad but true!   

Quote from: kroz on July 25, 2015, 07:09:51 PM
Very true.  Sad but true!   

Yes, and it's that anger that drives me to push our agenda, to the point something gives, either we win, or we go to war to win, but either way, the Marxist movement will be defeated!

Very good news, key.  You can complete your symphony.

Quote from: kit saginaw on July 25, 2015, 07:23:35 PM
Very good news, key.  You can complete your symphony.

You're kidding of course.  I only wish I could have written a symphony!  Thank you for your thoughts, Kit.  When you think of it, each of us has a symphony to write, at least a book, about our journey here.

I'm glad to hear this KB.  Thanks for the good news ;-)

Quote from: taxed on July 26, 2015, 01:31:23 PM
I'm glad to hear this KB.  Thanks for the good news ;-)

Thanx Taxed.  Like solar said, maybe I've got a few more decades left to be here and look at and enjoy some of the antics here from you and some of the others, but always  great and insightful comments on the most important issues we face.  You're a great mod, full of !@#$ but alot of fun, especially when you've zeroed in on your latest chew toy.

Quote from: keyboarder on July 26, 2015, 06:33:14 AM
You're kidding of course.  I only wish I could have written a symphony!  Thank you for your thoughts, Kit.  When you think of it, each of us has a symphony to write, at least a book, about our journey here.

You're doin' it... metaphorically. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-uEbJOrUYY