Irene,

I didn't have a problem with breathing except when I did too much. If I went up
and down stairs or bent over. Then I had to stop and catch my breath. Remember
to cough and get that junk out of there. It may hurt at first but put a pillow
over your chest area and that helps.

I had surgery done on the left side on Monday and the surgeon took out 2
lesions....both came back negative for cancer! yeah!

I go on the 21st of May to see the onc and find out what type of chemo he wants
me on.

Hang in there, Irene. You can do it and if you just take it slow and one day at
a time, you will get stronger and stronger. The key to all of this is to rest
and not feel guilty if you can't do things. They aren't going to go anywhere!

Praying for strength and peace for you,

Elaine

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> Subject: [colon_cancer_support] Re: Update on us
> To: colon_cancer_support@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 8:02 AM
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> Monday May 4th I will have surgery to remove the right upper lobe of my lung
due to lung cancer. I have stage four colon cancer and now this. They will
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surgery? I am so scared. I have had many surgeries, but on my lung - none.
Please say a pray for me, I always have all of you in my prayers.
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you are making such good progress. Sounds like your children are doing well,
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