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Hi my forum buddies. I got bad news this morning when I had a follow-up with my lung surgeon. The CT scan I had last week shows two new cancers on my lung, just about the same area that I had a cancer removed 2 years ago. We discussed where we go from here and I made it clear that I'm not going through another surgery on my lung, along with all the surgeries I'm having re bladder cancer. She agreed with me that I've been through the mill for the last almost 5 years now and she understands where I'm coming from. She will order a PET scan as that will tell us what else may be going on. Certainly not what I thought I'd hear today as I actually don't feel too bad, other than the awful issues I'm having with this bladder cancer. Besides which, everyone tells me how well I look. I guess looks are deceiving for sure.

Lorraine

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    Hi Lorraine, I have just read some of your story and wanted to tell you that you are an amazing person to get through all the challenges you have faced over the last 5 years. It must be very difficult facing another surgery but from reading your story I know you will come back strong again after this. I wish you well in the coming weeks. Jon
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    Hi Lorraine, I have just read some of your story and wanted to tell you that you are an amazing person to get through all the challenges you have faced over the last 5 years. It must be very difficult facing another surgery but from reading your story I know you will come back strong again after this. I wish you well in the coming weeks. Jon
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    Hi there Jon, thanks so much for your kind words. I certainly hope that all goes well for me on this next, yet another surgery in this fight for my life. Sometimes it seems like I've been doing this for a very long time and in the normal scheme of things, I guess 5 years is not a really long time, but it is starting to feel like it has taken on a life of its' own.These days, I try to look forward and not backward, but sometimes it gets really hard to put one foot in front of the other on this journey, but I trudge on and keep hoping for a better turn-out each time. Without hope, we have nothing, right?

    I hope you're getting along okay and recovering well. I get you're enjoying those two precious little ones of yours and I also bet they love having you at home too.

    You take care of yourself, so you'll be up and at it real soon.

    Lorraine 

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    Hi there Jon, thanks so much for your kind words. I certainly hope that all goes well for me on this next, yet another surgery in this fight for my life. Sometimes it seems like I've been doing this for a very long time and in the normal scheme of things, I guess 5 years is not a really long time, but it is starting to feel like it has taken on a life of its' own.These days, I try to look forward and not backward, but sometimes it gets really hard to put one foot in front of the other on this journey, but I trudge on and keep hoping for a better turn-out each time. Without hope, we have nothing, right?

    I hope you're getting along okay and recovering well. I get you're enjoying those two precious little ones of yours and I also bet they love having you at home too.

    You take care of yourself, so you'll be up and at it real soon.

    Lorraine 

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    Hi Lorraine. Sorry about the delayed response. I see you have had your syrgery. Hope the speed of your recovery is improving and you are starting to feel better. My two girls have been a great distraction through out the past months. Helped me to cope with the months of what seemed like never ending recovery after surgery. I'm starting to feel myself again in the past few weeks and I hope you can take some strength in knowing you won't be too far behind me. Best wishes and keep us posted whenever you feel up to it.

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