Lung Cancer Awareness

Posted by: wendiau

18th Apr 2011 08:33pm

I would like to make People aware... Lung Cancer is not only from Smoking...

I have Lung Cancer, and had my left lung removed along with 17 Lymph nodes...1 with Cancer.
Back a little way....July..2009.

Went to Skin Specialist...had frekle on my nose and something above my top lip.The Dr confirmed Skin Cancer (SCC) from sunbaking all those years ago (plus adding oil to burn!!)
One on my Nose..cut out..one above my Lip, Radiation for near 6 weeks.
Just about 12 month to the Day...the same "Cancer" in my left lung.
Lung Cancer doesn't care who it takes anymore.....and too many people are dying...that have never smoked.
I would like to see the comments of people ...what you think about this subject...as I feel there is a Real Stigma between Lung Cancer and Smoking.
The first question asked is...are you / do you Smoke?
Thank you in advance xo

Isildae

4th Aug 2012 01:33pm

Hi, a friend of a friend died recently of lung cancer. She was 31, mum of two young children, and had never smoked. Despite this, people assumed she must have had some previous cancer although I'm not aware any was diagnosed. I know of another young mum that had breast cancer which was found to be secondary to a melanoma.

My partner is one of those who tends to think people who get cancer have brought it on themselves but I disagree. I remember quite a well-known musician in the UK dying of lung cancer - he had never smoked but claimed he got lung cancer from playing in bars (before the ban). There is so much pollution around nowadays and goodness knows what chemicals and additives are in our food and water supply. I don't automatically judge people with lung cancer because I'm hearing more and more stories like yours and the lady I mentioned.

I smoked between the ages of 14 and 21, gave up almost two decades ago. I hope I didn't do any lasting damage.

Good luck with your treatment and good on you for raising awareness.

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