Pain 10 months after Lobectomy for Lung Cancer

Hi I was diagnosed with nsclc in July last year, I had a small tumour in my upper left lung and microscopic cells were found in one of my lymph nodes. I was told I was lucky that the cancer was caught in early stages and was operable.  6 weeks after diagnosis I had half of my left lung removed.  This operation was very painful but recovery didn't take that long really.  I was given chemo which finished in December and went back to work in January.  However, I do still have pain which feels like it's in my left breast and in the centre of my chest.  I also have numbness to the breast.  I have had 3 clear scans and was just wondering if anyone has had the same operation and if they still had pains 10 months after the op.  The doctor doesn't seem concerned with the pain as the scans have been clear.

Thanks

Karen x

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  • I am really having a hard time with wearing a bra. Is there any females that can advise me on what they are doing to get thru a full work day without pain?

     

  • Hello just signed up to answer your post I had a upper right lobectomy Nov 15 for early stage cancer in June this year had to have more surgery for a lung hernia and defect in original incision. I have a lot of pain still and found it hard to wear normal bras. I tried lots and found that M&Co soft all in one the best . They have removable pads which on some days I do take out if in some discomfort. I suppose they are similar to sport ones ( I couldn't wear these)

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  • Hello just signed up to answer your post I had a upper right lobectomy Nov 15 for early stage cancer in June this year had to have more surgery for a lung hernia and defect in original incision. I have a lot of pain still and found it hard to wear normal bras. I tried lots and found that M&Co soft all in one the best . They have removable pads which on some days I do take out if in some discomfort. I suppose they are similar to sport ones ( I couldn't wear these)

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