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Hafan
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Hi

Recently diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer Alk positive. Very shocked as 53 non smoker. Scared and worried but trying to do just one day at a time! Just started combined regime of chemo and radiotherapy. Hope doesn't make me feel too grotty. Joseyx

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    Hi Josey,

    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis.  I was diagnosed last year stage 4 alkpositive LC. 42 non smoker and marathon runner. It was a hell of a shock. 

    There is a great Facebook group Alkpositivelcuk which I recommend you join. 

    There are also inhibitors that alkpositive patients can take which can control the cancer. 

    Hope this helps. 

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    Hello

     

    Thanks for your lovely message. I feel very guilty for inflicting this on my family. I keep thinking perhaps I was too fat, ate the wrong things etc but then it's probably just bad luck! I am glad I have access to other medicine. Take care

    Josey

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