right lung lobectomy

It's been 6 weeks since my lobectomy and still in so much pain. I am experiencing numblness near incision which is fine, but there are areas inside my chest that feel as though I'm being branded or burned.  I also am experiencing soreness, tenderness, and swelling of my right breast; the sight of the placement of my chest tube.  My family Dr. thinks that some of my symptoms are from nerve damage and that it will heal in time.  

Anybody out there ever experience these symptoms??

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Pattib although I'm sorry to hear you're still in so much pain 6 weeks after your lobectomy.

    I'm glad you made your doctor aware of the symptoms you've been experiencing and hopefully the possible damage done to your nerves will heal in time. I've had a look around our forum and have found two previous discussions that I thought you may like to have a look at. Just click here and here to read more about the symptoms other members experienced after their lobectomies. Feel free to chat to them as I'm sure they would love to hear from you and help you as much as they can.

    I hope this helps and that the pain starts to lessen soon Patti.

    Best wishes, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator