Lung cancer - had bottom lobe of left lung removed last week. Now waiting to see if I'm cancer free

Started tests 27/04/25 was told I had aggressive cancer 15/05/25 saw surgeon 21/05/25 had my operation 27/05/25 they removed the bottom lobe of my left lung removed, I'm home recovering. It's been so quick i still can't believe it all. The NHS have been amazing. Waiting for the histology to see if I'm cancer free!!!

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  • Wishing you well and a speedy recovery.  Hope your results don't take too long. I'm going for the op on 24th June. Is it really painful? It's all happened very quickly. The NHS have been brilliant. It's been a whirlwind. Good luck 

  • Hi I'm not going to lie, yes very painful but the pain relief helps take it all. Do the breathing exercises, and get up and walk as soon as you can, I was up the next morning. It all helps with expanding your lung. Deep breaths all the time. I'm talking much better now too. I've been told off the doctor to Rest as much as you can after, it's a long, hard recovery. Good luck hope it all goes well.

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  • Hi I'm not going to lie, yes very painful but the pain relief helps take it all. Do the breathing exercises, and get up and walk as soon as you can, I was up the next morning. It all helps with expanding your lung. Deep breaths all the time. I'm talking much better now too. I've been told off the doctor to Rest as much as you can after, it's a long, hard recovery. Good luck hope it all goes well.

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