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emphesema w/lung cancrer

lady105
lady105 CSN Member Posts: 8
edited March 2014 in Lung Cancer #1
Question: If u have mild emphysema and u get diag w/lung cancer, 2.5 cm in lower lobe, not staged, etc, yet. Doctor says will remove 1/3 of 1 lung. Will my husband be able to breathe well, or will he immediately go on oxygen therapy??? He's terrified that life will be over for him after surgery, he's only 63. Anyone w/ personal experience, please help w/your input. thanks
Jo Carol
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  • Glenda N.
    Glenda N. CSN Member Posts: 13 Member
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    lung cancer
    In my case, I had my entire left lung removed in 2007 & I am not on oxygen. Of course, during my hospital stay I was on oxygen. Have not had to have any since my surgery. I due have mild emphysema also. Hopefully your husband will do as well.
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  • lady105
    lady105 CSN Member Posts: 8
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    Glenda N. said:

    lung cancer
    In my case, I had my entire left lung removed in 2007 & I am not on oxygen. Of course, during my hospital stay I was on oxygen. Have not had to have any since my surgery. I due have mild emphysema also. Hopefully your husband will do as well.

    emphysema & lung cancer
    thanks for your input, we go tomorrow to get all the #'s and then to see the surgeon.
    Glad to hear u are doing well.
    Jo Carol
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  • marijune
    marijune CSN Member Posts: 45
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    Glenda N. said:

    lung cancer
    In my case, I had my entire left lung removed in 2007 & I am not on oxygen. Of course, during my hospital stay I was on oxygen. Have not had to have any since my surgery. I due have mild emphysema also. Hopefully your husband will do as well.

    About surgery
    Glenna N., Do you mind telling me a little about your lung surgery? Were you in alot of pain, how long was the recovery,size of tumor and why entire lobe removed.
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