Hello shana,

I’m one of the nurses. I am sorry to hear about the pain you are experiencing and I can appreciate that this must be a difficult time for you. Two months after your surgery you would usually expect the pain to be getting better but how long someone has pain following a lobectomy varies. Unfortunately it’s not possible to know how long it will affect you. In some cases the pain can last for quite a few months but it is rare for it to be long term. If the pain is caused by nerves damaged during surgery it can take a while for them to repair and grow back. 

We have some information about pain following lung cancer surgery, you can read it by clicking here

It would be a good idea to speak with your lung cancer nurse specialist who can tell you more about your situation and ensure you have the best pain relief.

I hope this has been of some help, if we can help in any other way please do contact us again. If you would prefer to speak to one of the information nurses, you can telephone us on 0808 800 4040. We are here between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Take care

Caroline

Hello shana,

I’m one of the nurses. I am sorry to hear about the pain you are experiencing and I can appreciate that this must be a difficult time for you. Two months after your surgery you would usually expect the pain to be getting better but how long someone has pain following a lobectomy varies. Unfortunately it’s not possible to know how long it will affect you. In some cases the pain can last for quite a few months but it is rare for it to be long term. If the pain is caused by nerves damaged during surgery it can take a while for them to repair and grow back. 

We have some information about pain following lung cancer surgery, you can read it by clicking here

It would be a good idea to speak with your lung cancer nurse specialist who can tell you more about your situation and ensure you have the best pain relief.

I hope this has been of some help, if we can help in any other way please do contact us again. If you would prefer to speak to one of the information nurses, you can telephone us on 0808 800 4040. We are here between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Take care

Caroline