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How do you cope when newly diagnosed with lung cancer and MS?

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a month ago

Newly diagnosed, lung cancer. Diagnosed with MS 26 years ago, have fought to stay mobile for 26 years, have taken allot of different MS treatments. Treatments with side effects. But I’ve kept walking! I’m at the beginning of this cancer path and I’m just already overwhelmed and just tired! I feel like a medical experiment at this point. By PET scan only Oncologist believes it’s non small cell, hasn’t metastasized. Biopsy and MRI of brain to confirm scheduled. He is thinking chemo and partial lung removal. He stated he usually uses immunotherapies, but doesn’t think he can because of MS. He’s reaching out to other sources. I’m so tired of being tested, poked, prodded and cut on. Anyone choose no treatments?

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Community Member

a month ago

Facing two challenging conditions simultaneously can feel overwhelming, and it's completely understandable to feel exhausted by the medical journey ahead. Many people in similar situations struggle with making treatment decisions, especially when feeling worn down from years of managing chronic illness. Connecting with others who have navigated dual diagnoses or consulting with support counselors who specialize in chronic illness can help provide clarity during this difficult decision-making process.

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18 days ago

@Julie P.. good morning! I’m in the situation of being evaluated for possible MDS -right now. I’ve also been diagnosed with MS for 37 years. Never taken a single drug for it. How is that possible? Oh my such a long story! I met the world’s leading scientist of MS, Dr. Roy Laver Swank in 1989. I became his patient for a decade. At the first appointment he stated “Donna -yes you do have MS but you’re very early in it. If you do as I say - you can lead a normal life”. And i HAVE.” Please… look into the FB group that I started to be able to teach his program to - the world! This is a scientifically proven fact… but as we know. Traditional ama medicine- will dismiss EVERYTHING… there’s no money involved, I’m not out to do anything other than share what I KNOW. Please… reach out if you’d like more information. I’m clueless about THIS MDS stuff… scared to pieces about it all to be sure!! But I’m here for you if you’d like to talk MS. ❤️❤️❤️🫂🫂🫂

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