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Derick first developed a serious cough and went to the doctors in January 2011. He had a series of tests and was diagnosed with lung cancer. He had his left lower lung lobe removed using video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Doris - Interview 49 >> Doris recalled how she felt when she woke after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). During the procedure part of her right lung was removed.

Doris developed a cough and went to the doctor. A scan revealed a shadow on both her lungs, which turned out to be adenocarcinoma. She had part of her right lung removed by video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and has been taking Gefitinib.

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