My twin Betty has lung cancer

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Hi...Im worried......my twin betty has lung cancer spread to lympth nodes by lungs, she still in the staging process, just found out 3 weeks ago, she started coughing up blood, and shes gotten real skinny.....i told her a year ago she needs to see a dr her weight loss was not normal, she didnt go in and when she did they said it was from her drinking....dam drs they dropped the ball...now her tumor in lung is 1" diamater......and in lympth nodes by lung.I told her a year ago she needed to be tested for cancer.......heck im not a dr but i knew she didnt look well.....didnt red light go on to her dr a year ago hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...well her and i have god in our lifes and a large loving family and friends,I was diagnosed with alzheimers disease 7 years ago on meds and doing good they slow down the progression of the disease god is good. well thanks for listening in gods love Barbie the twin....

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oh, Barbie,
Welcome to the site - I am so sorry - but you are now part of our big family. She is very lucky to have a sister like you to love her so very much. Please let us know how we can support you.

Sending prayers and hugs,
Pat

Barbie,

Should you be consulting with a thoracic oncologist yourself, given your shared heredity with your sister, a twin, no less, about being CT screened for lung ca, given that there is a genetic link regarding lung cancer?

Just a thought, and BEST of luck to you and your sister. Happy to hear you're doing so well with Alzheimers.

May God bless you and your sister. My husband has lung cancer, and my sister's father in law has alzheimers. I've been living first hand with the results of LC, and seeing Alzheimers from a step removed. I can't believe what a double whammy you are dealing with.

May God give you the strength and courage to face these trials. Also, may he show you his grace and mercy by healing you and your sister. Get to good doctors, please. We've found that the large cancer centers are very important in finding the best possible care!

Dana

Dear Dana, Thank you for you writing me....yes im an idenical twin so her lung dr wants me to have a cat scan spiral on my lungs...which im doing she has wonderful doctors we will share the same ones....god is our hope and life he walks with me every day, with my twin also, god bless you and thanks you both Barbie

Hello and gods blessings to you yes her lung dr ordered a cat can spiral one for me for we are identical twind thanks so much for writing me hugs Barbie

Dear Barbie,

I'm sorry to hear your sister has lung cancer. There are alot of chemos out there to slow down the growth and even cause remission in lung cancer so don't give up home. Like the others said, you should be checked too.

I wish the best for her and for you. I've always heard identical twins could feel each others pain. You both look alike. In your Photo ID, is Betty the one on the left. She looks a tiny bit thinner but not much.

Best wishes,

Bette - Texas

Barbie - I am so sorry you are dealing with this and your own dx. Make sure you get yourself tested for LC! This site will give you love and support! Hang in there and good luck to you and your sister.
KP

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