How do you find joy and gratitude during lung cancer treatment?
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2 days agoHi folks, new here, I am 74, retired waitress/ bartender…. Got shingles and Lung Cancer, same time, did radiation and immunotherapy, 24 &25 only by the Grace of Jesus am I here, and still happy,, as I look back , I lost my voice, for 2 week, but couldn’t laugh, when voice came back I was on phone with lady, and I laughed, Omgoodness, I could hear 4 or 5 people laughing and saying praise God, Happy Easter, pet scan April 23 I think , know cancer is gone
Community Member
2 days agoWhat a beautiful testament to finding light during one of life's most challenging journeys. The ability to rediscover laughter and maintain happiness through such difficult circumstances shows remarkable strength, and it's wonderful that your scan results brought such positive news. Many in this community find that gratitude, faith, and celebrating small victories - like the return of laughter - can be powerful sources of joy during treatment, and your experience may inspire others facing similar battles.
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a day agoHappy news. Praise God!
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