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trof

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107. 74 is not too old to seek medical help.

Fri Sep 9, 2022, 06:44 PM

Sep 2022

Far from it.
I'm 81 and I get medical help almost daily.
See my post about quitting smoking.
Maybe you husband can use it.

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This is supposed to be an important post, [View all] murielm99 Sep 2022 OP

You have friends here snowybirdie Sep 2022 #1

Take care PJMcK Sep 2022 #2

I'm wishing you the best. IjustDontlikeRepugs Sep 2022 #3

Sending you 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 MLAA Sep 2022 #4

My God surround you with love MacKasey Sep 2022 #5

You will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2022 #6

((muriel)) blm Sep 2022 #7

You are in my thoughts now and into the future. I can only hope you know you have hlthe2b Sep 2022 #8

29,000 posts! Congratulations! Croney Sep 2022 #9

I am confused about the dates, too. murielm99 Sep 2022 #10

So maybe you don't have lung cancer. If you do, a nodule that size can be removed Croney Sep 2022 #12

My doc has told me already that it is cancer, murielm99 Sep 2022 #13

Good luck and keep us posted. 🙂 Croney Sep 2022 #17

I suppose the size of it is not size alone, but how much space there is for it. soldierant Sep 2022 #75

Sending you light and love... dixiechiken1 Sep 2022 #11

Best of luck. I went through it a couple of years ago. multigraincracker Sep 2022 #14

All the best vibes and care for you. LakeArenal Sep 2022 #15

Sending light and love your way cate94 Sep 2022 #16

Healing vibes on the way! 💗💗💗 SheltieLover Sep 2022 #18

Forgive yourself and your husband. Past is passed & you've probably learned from it Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2022 #19

74 is not too old to ask for help Maine Abu El Banat Sep 2022 #20

(hug) Wicked Blue Sep 2022 #21

Muriel, You are in my thoughts and prayers irisblue Sep 2022 #22

Much healing vibes! paleotn Sep 2022 #23

Hang in there, muriel. We're all supporting you. ancianita Sep 2022 #24

Hang in there, Muriel! colorado_ufo Sep 2022 #25

Waiting is the hardest part. I had a nodule on my lung discovered two years ago Walleye Sep 2022 #26

Hang in there, Muriel99. You have friends here. Ocelot II Sep 2022 #27

This is a courageous post jmbar2 Sep 2022 #28

Sending healing thoughts your way. I pray that all medical issues get resolved as best as LoisB Sep 2022 #29

Sending you the best thoughts for a fast recovery JohnSJ Sep 2022 #30

Muriel, I am so sorry that you are going through this! But do not worry about oversharing. There is LaMouffette Sep 2022 #31

My husband had non-small cell lung cancer. appleannie1 Sep 2022 #32

Sending good thoughts and vibes. Stay positive and continue to eat well and exercixe. c-rational Sep 2022 #33

Sending healing and positive thoughts. onecaliberal Sep 2022 #34

Try Hank you so much for this update, murielm99. calimary Sep 2022 #35

I'm wishing you... FeelingBlue Sep 2022 #36

Sending you good vibes and wishing you well. StarryNite Sep 2022 #37

Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome. Your DU family is here niyad Sep 2022 #38

Sending you healing hugs and love. gademocrat7 Sep 2022 #39

I am in a similar situation. Delmette2.0 Sep 2022 #40

It is nice to hear from someone in a similar situation. murielm99 Sep 2022 #82

One thing I did was post in the DU Cancer Support group. Delmette2.0 Sep 2022 #85

I am having a PET scan today. murielm99 Sep 2022 #105

Take a friend or relative with you of you can. Delmette2.0 Sep 2022 #106

YOU are PRECIOUS and beautiful. 74 is a PERFECTLY FINE TIME TO ASK FOR HELP. lostnfound Sep 2022 #41

This is my experience with lung cancer Farmer-Rick Sep 2022 #42

Oh my ... Delphinus Sep 2022 #43

I am so sorry to hear. I would be totally terrified too. Please keep us posted Evolve Dammit Sep 2022 #44

Holding you in the light and hoping you ask for the support you need and deserve n/t KatK Sep 2022 #45

74 is the new 49, woman! You have a long way to go before your dirt nap. Native Sep 2022 #46

I'm sorry for what you're going through. aocommunalpunch Sep 2022 #47

Sending up prayers for you and for healing vibes. Make your healthcare your #1 priority. iluvtennis Sep 2022 #48

Wishing you all the best!!! CaptainTruth Sep 2022 #49

Sending healing vibes! PortTack Sep 2022 #50

I am so sorry to read this. Do you have other friends or family members question everything Sep 2022 #51

My husband is feeling guilty, murielm99 Sep 2022 #83

DU is with you! bucolic_frolic Sep 2022 #52

Sending healing wishes and hoping for the best possible results. JudyM Sep 2022 #53

(((HUGS)))) Duppers Sep 2022 #54

First of all, it is never too late to ask for help - ever! pazzyanne Sep 2022 #55

Life is messing with you vlyons Sep 2022 #56

You're in my thoughts. Solly Mack Sep 2022 #57

OMG! I am so hopeful for you. SoFloDenny Sep 2022 #58

DU sometimes frowns on prayer and spirituality. tavernier Sep 2022 #59

{{{{Muriel}}}} Sending healing vibes/energy and prayers along with the hug. I'm highplainsdem Sep 2022 #60

Osteoporosis is worsened by smoking Warpy Sep 2022 #61

Does this mean the cancer has spread to my spine? murielm99 Sep 2022 #67

Not necessarily Warpy Sep 2022 #77

I did quit. murielm99 Sep 2022 #84

No. Two different mechanisms. lostnfound Sep 2022 #78

Thank you everyone, for murielm99 Sep 2022 #62

Hugs and healing vibes Wild blueberry Sep 2022 #63

Sending you light and love. Maraya1969 Sep 2022 #64

we are here for you murielm99 Skittles Sep 2022 #65

Wishing you some good news and hope. pandr32 Sep 2022 #66

Good luck. Depending on the cell type in the lesion, there may be excellent treatments. NNadir Sep 2022 #68

Wishing you the very best. BigDemVoter Sep 2022 #69

Sending strength, hope, and many hugs. ❤️❤️❤️ crickets Sep 2022 #70

I too am 74 stage left Sep 2022 #71

74 also and still smoking. MOMFUDSKI Sep 2022 #104

Love and light to you. ❤️ herding cats Sep 2022 #72

I'm sorry your are facing this challenge and I hope you know that You are the only one Cozmo Sep 2022 #73

HEALING ❤️‍🩹 VIBES to You, Muriel!!💚🍀🌈💜💕🕯🕊 Cha Sep 2022 #74

My oldest friend BigmanPigman Sep 2022 #76

(((((((((HUGE HUGS)))))))) UpInArms Sep 2022 #79

💕💕💕💕💕(((Oh, Muriel))) 💕💕💕💕💕 Hekate Sep 2022 #80

I love you muriel! brer cat Sep 2022 #81

I prayed for you. I also prayed for your husband (he needs it). About smoking, do not feel guilty Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #86

(((((.....))))) markie Sep 2022 #87

sending you support and good wishes mountain grammy Sep 2022 #88

Dear Orleans, I am praying for healing of body and spirit, for peace and clarity Tanuki Sep 2022 #89

Wishing you recovery sellitman Sep 2022 #90

Loving vibes wendyb-NC Sep 2022 #91

Wishing the very best for you. Stuart G Sep 2022 #92

Love and optimism from me. babylonsister Sep 2022 #93

You and I are the same age.. PittBlue Sep 2022 #94

Sending prayers for the best prognosis and outcome! summer_in_TX Sep 2022 #95

Best wishes for you! Scalded Nun Sep 2022 #96

... sprinkleeninow Sep 2022 #97

)))))*healing vibes*((((( ... electric_blue68 Sep 2022 #98

Like an old bedtime story, I'll briefly tell you this one again DFW Sep 2022 #99

This message was self-deleted by its author DFW Sep 2022 #100

Avoid the Urge Roy Rolling Sep 2022 #101

Wishing only the best for you. Healing vibes on the way. Stay encouraged, muriel. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2022 #102

Sending you Love and Hope! Kath2 Sep 2022 #103

74 is not too old to seek medical help. trof Sep 2022 #107