Hi . Ive had stage 3 Adenocarcinoma on lower left lung . Had operation to remove half lung in July 22nd 2025. I always considered myself a very fit. Old bid. Im 69. I swam 64. Lengths of pool in 55.mins which is 1 mile .I did this 5 times a week. The surgeon said he had high hopes for me. Recovery. As would stand me in good stead. I like to think so. Also being a stubborn mare. Helps me personally. I started back in pool in February 2026. Did 4 lengths with a noodle float. I now am doing 60 lengths in 1.hour 5. Mins. I know its not a race and I only do if feel able. Its the mental health benefit I get from it. I can feel free in water and normal. Its been on reflection awful. Painful. Emotional. Plus to make matters worse ive been so ratty. Why hubby puts up with me I dont know. Up and down emotions. I live in Derbyshire am a proud mother and Grandmother. I still find I get tired walking ... I had chemo and immunotherapy. After the operation. Which consultant said was a slice n dice. "How nice" but he got rid of cancer. So I loves him. I havnt really spoken to fellow cancer sufferers as ive just plodded on. But ive come to the conclusion that unless you have had or have cancer no one seems to really understand. Where your coming from. I get a lot of. You look so well. Cancer gone now. But think long term affects. Wishing all you lovely people .strength .hope and love on your journey.
