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Sarah, 65
Lung CancerStage 2
United Kingdom
White
Year of Diagnosis
2019
Discovery
Persistent cough, breathlessness, etc
Treatment Plan
Lobectomy and chemotherapy
Side Effects
Mucositis, fatigue, nausea, etc
Ways to Manage Side Effects
Improved nutrition
Sarah 25689 Profile

I was suffering from symptoms like persistent cough, shortness of breath and unintended weight loss.

After multiple doctor consultations, I was diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer in 2019. I underwent a lobectomy and chemotherapy. I’ve completed treatment and my cancer is now in remission.

I kept coughing and couldn’t walk without getting breathless. I started getting tired very easily and started losing weight. I was initially dismissed as signs of aging and bronchitis. It took multiple visits to the doctor before I got referred to the hospital. They found a mass in my lung.

cancer image

When my diagnosis was revealed, I was fearful, sad, helpless and empty.

Emotions Helpless Lonely

Since the diagnosis, I’ve improved my diet and nutrition by eating healthier every day.

Lifestyle Healthy Diet 6

I opted for a lobectomy (removal of entire lobe) and chemotherapy, following my doctor’s recommendations and after taking into account financial considerations. After deciding on this treatment plan, I was still very discouraged and scared.

Emma Biggest Fear

Apart from fatigue, nausea and vomiting, I also had mucositis. I improved my nutrition to manage these side effects.

Symptoms Vomit 1

After treatment started, I continued to eat a healthier diet every day.

Lifestyle Healthy Diet 3

I wanted to live. My husband wanted me to live. So, I plan to continue with my life. I have travel plans and I’m still deciding where to go.

Aspirations Vacation 3

I didn’t tell my children that I was sick. I worried that something could have happened to me or I might be dead without telling them. We aren’t on talking terms and I didn’t want to depend on them. Part of my lung collapsed after the surgery and that made my fears worse, but I managed to recover in the end.

Emotions Fear 1

It’s been several years since I first found out I had cancer, and now I feel rather neutral.

Emotions Neutral 1

You have only got 1 life. Be happy and always think positive.

Biggest Fear Postive 2

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