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And a bit scared. A month ago I had a pneumo thorax (collapsed lung) brought on by dry needling a problem shoulder. X-ray and Pet/CT scan showed a nodule in my upper right lung which was determined to be active cancer stage 1.

Today I go in for a Robotic Lobectomy where they will remove a lobe from my right lung which they believe will take care of the issue without further need for chemo.

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Good luck getting that taken care of Shad!!

I would be nervous as well. And I would have zero issues asking the doc for some Xanax to take the edge off pre surgery.

Holy crap. Please update us when you're back home on the mend.

Good luck! A friend had a similar surgery and was back riding pretty quickly and without chemo.

Sending you good vibes and wishes for a speedy recovery, Shadco

A ride buddy had a lobectomy several years ago, and he barely missed a pedal stroke.

have a super recovery

All the best of luck. It's scary and I know it won't only be surgery

Wow! Best of luck to you. Will keep you in our thoughts.

I can't think of anything else more scary long term for cycling happening to me than what you are having done. I have always considered my lungs as my most limiting factor cycling.

at least they're getting right to it! Cancer is scary.

Best of luck to ya.. keep us informed...
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I know how you feel. But now you need to sit back and let the experts do their thing. It hard enough just trying to wrap your head around it all.

Think Good Thoughts!

No negative waves.. Maannn.

Engage Healing Protocols!

With Ya Man....

Looks like you caught it early. If lobectomy is considered curative and no need for chemo/radiation, you're getting an excellent prognosis.

Best of luck for a speedy recovery!

Procedure went well but pathology won’t be back til Monday. Inspirometer is showing a 2 liter drop in capacity at the moment but that was where I was after the pneumo thorax. It was up to 3.5 liters before I came back in. Doc says after the X-ray my lung has expanded to fill the area where the lobe was but my lung is still leaking. Prognosis is I get out on Monday.

Sending wishes for a great outcome and a speedy recovery. Looking forward to the first ride post op post from you.

Best wishes for a successful procedure, full recovery, getting your old life back!

Coming up on the day4 in the hospital. Lung is taken it’s damn good time sealing up.

i now have massive amount of subcutaneous air trapped in the shoulders, neck and face.

A Hollywood producer wants to sign me up to play Alfred Hitchcock but he says I mined to trim down the neck and face area first.

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Shad I see you are. From “city of oaks” Raleigh . I am in Locust NC named after the locust trees that were once here.
Hope you do better soon.
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I wish you the best. I have two friends going through the same thing since last June. In my world it's an epidemic. All you can do is go forward with a positive attitude. You have a lot of people sending you good energy.

well just go roll around on a bunch of goat heads and hawthornes.. that air will come out quickly! :D

Wishing you a speedy recovery and the best possible outcome.

Hoping for a speedy recovery and back on the bike soon, boomer.

I hope your procedure went well and you are on your way to a full and speedy recovery.

Mayhaps I should go get dry needled again but I’m Afraid the therapist would get blasted by a gusher of air and stale body fluids.

and I am a skinny guy

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Best of luck for a speedy recovery!

the drain tubes leave bullet wound scars.. i have a few of those scars. tell the grand kids you were once a gang member, then flash the peace sign :D

Hang in there Shad ! I hope everything goes well.