Lung Resection

patr

I had lung resection surgery last December. It's now 6 mos. later and I'm still have a lot of pain - I'm saying bunches. I would like some feedback from others who've had this surgery. I have read some messages and it appears most have not experienced serious pain problems.

mbsurvivor

I had a resection then a lobectomy of my left upper lobe on 08/14/00. I still have minor pain but the pain you are talking about lasted almost a year. Do you have numbness in the front of your chest where the surgery was performed? I still have some numbness and it has almost been two years now.

mbsurvivor

I meant to tell you about a online support chat room. In MSN it is in health and medicine. The name of it is Real Cancer Support. There is someone there almost 24/7. You will find some real helpful and supportive people there.

bobz1

I had both lungs cut upon 10 years ago.I am now cancer free, but in constant managable pain.what a trade off....But I am alive. When I feel the pain a smile goes across my face, cause I know im still here to feel it,an I give thanks....I hope that helped answer your question

tutzi

We share some things. I also had NSCLC surgery in December '01. Upper left lobe resected. One positive lymph node, stage IIB, no chemo recommended. Would like to know these facts concerning you. I still have pain from muscle spasms in the left shoulder (from trauma during surgery) at times, not constantly. I am also concerned about having headaches most days, since I never had them before, and brain tumors are a natural progression. Any feedback from anyone on these headaches? Also, I'll be glad to email you direct if you wish so we can compare notes.
Shirley

leslief

I'm sorry to hear about your continuing pain.
I had a double lobectomy in late October and
had a lot of pain, especially at the bottom
of my rib cage on that side, until late in the
spring. I still have some pain, but less--it's not severe and not constant. I hope we
both improve!