Question 1

what can i do to control my pain after lung cancer surgery?

Accepted Answer

Many things: We have many medicines and approaches to managing pain.  The best approach for you will depend on the type of pain you have and its severity.  There is no "one size fits all" approach to pain management.  You need to discuss the type of pain and severity of it with your physician.

Question 2

help please? how long will a person have lung pain after lung cancer surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Pain is due to incisions, not the lung, which really has no feeling. In some patients, some degree of incisional pain can persist for months.

Question 3

is it normal for me to be coughing a lot at bedtime a month after my lung cancer surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is not unusual for postoperative patients to have a cough as they open up air sacs that tend to collapse under anesthesia.  However, if the cough continues, speak to your physician.

Question 4

is it unusual for elderly patients to completely lose their appetite after lung cancer surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: Surgery may temporarily cause anorexia as the body uses all resources to heal.  This may cut appetite.  The key is to fine foods that the patient really likes.  In extreme cases your doctor can prescribe medication to boost appetite.  Adequate nutrition is key for complete healing after surgery.

Question 5

please dr. does the lymph nodes swell after lung cancer surgery(stage 2 of non small cell)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any surgical procedure can lead to enlarged lymph nodes.  This is related to the healing that occurs.  Hope this helps.

Question 6

what is the rate of recurrence after successful lung cancer surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on stage: Recurrence rates are dependent on the stage of lung cancer that a patient is having surgery for.  Stage i lung cancer has low recurrence rates, stage II less than III and III the highest.  Most recurrences happen in the first 3 years after surgery.  Therefore a patient should be in a radiographic surveillance program after surgery.  A tumor found after 5 years is probably a brand new lung cancer.

Question 7

why might my kidneys have failed during my lung cancer surgery?

Accepted Answer

Many factors: There are several factors that can lead to kidney failure, especially after a surgical procedure. This may be due to the anesthesia, the surgery itself, or from metabolic changes that occur both during and after the surgery. Optimizing your overall medical condition will help facilitate your recovery.

Question 8

is it a bad idea for me to put off my lung cancer surgery for 6 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the stage: Earlier lung cancers that don't require concurrent chemotherap and/or radiotherapy, 6 weeks is ok.  Though you would not want to wait 3 months or more.  More advanced stages of lung cancer that require chemotherapy and/or radiation, often it is a good idea to move along with therapy.

Question 9

does lung cancer surgery stimulate the remaining cancer cells to grow faster?

Accepted Answer

No: That belief is a myth.

Question 10

lung cancer surgery moved up after tracheal scope 1 mass in lung..  good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Excellent: Early stage lung cancer can be treated surgically and often cured.  It allows for the resection and evaluation of lymph nodes to determine if you need other therapy also.

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