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lillypaddle

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Mon Mar 13, 2017, 03:41 PM Mar 2017

Hey guys [View all]

Went in today for some lung/breathing tests. Smoked since I was 17, quit about 4 years ago. I'm 69. "aggressive smoker." Had a CT scan. Doctor's office called and scheduled a PET scan next Wednesday. Apparently have nodules, which, according to google, seem normal for a smoker. Plus, one of the symptoms of lung cancer is loss of weight/appetite, so in that regard, I feel really confident! haha!

Would love to hear from anyone with similar symptoms, experiences, etc. I tend to be a bit melodramatic, and I'm already planning my funeral! Damn! It's okay, laugh at me. Prefer laughter to tears.

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Hey guys [View all] lillypaddle Mar 2017 OP
Well, I was never a smoker, my dear lillypaddle... CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2017 #1
aww Peggy lillypaddle Mar 2017 #7
Take a deep breath... Docreed2003 Mar 2017 #2
Thanks, Docreed lillypaddle Mar 2017 #8
hang in there.... samnsara Mar 2017 #3
Thanks lillypaddle Mar 2017 #9
Ok, this for you: elleng Mar 2017 #4
Thanks, elleng lillypaddle Mar 2017 #10
I hope everything turns out ok. I will tell you this... skylucy Mar 2017 #5
Thanks skylucy lillypaddle Mar 2017 #11
At our age, it doesn't hurt to make funeral arrangements JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2017 #6
LOL lillypaddle Mar 2017 #12
Stay encouraged lillypaddle. littlemissmartypants Mar 2017 #13
I think lillypaddle Mar 2017 #14
I'm 75. I quit last year. trof Mar 2017 #15
Smoking lillypaddle Mar 2017 #16
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