pneumonectomy recovery

Hello - I'm Toby, 52 years old, had a pneumonectomy 2 weeks ago on my right lung following a disgnosis of a carcenoid (very large). I am back at home now recovering but am struggling and wanted to reach out to anyome else how is or has been in my sistuation to discuss the recovery process. Very short of breath currently (have only just started excersising).

Cheers

  • Hello Toby

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been through surgery for lung carcenoid. It's good to hear that you're now back home recovering and I hope you are being well supported by family and friends. 

    Two weeks is a very short space of time in the recovery process and it's to be expected that you will still be dealing with some fatigue and breathlessness as you continue to recover. We have some information on our website about problems after lung cancer surgery that you may find helpful. 

    Do talk with your specialist cancer nurse about your concerns as they will be able to best guide and support you. If they feel that you need additional support from a physiotherapist for example they will also be able to arrange that. 

    In the meantime, be gentle with yourself and try not to worry too much. I hope that things continue to improve for you over the coming weeks and months. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator