Lung cancer surgery for removal of right upper lung and section

Lynne 1 day ago

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Hi everyone, I have stage 2 lung cancer. I will be having surgery to remove the top part of my right lung and a section in the lower part of my lung. My surgery is set for 4th August (a few weeks time)

I am petrified of this surgery although I know it could save my life. My big fear is coming round after surgery and the pain and the the days in hospital trying to cope with the pain and the ability to recover .

I am doing my best to get myself as healthy as I possibly can before the surgery. I am 70 years old.

I am new to the community so I am not sure if anyone else has had a similar experience of this kind of surgery.

Warm regards to all

Bungle1 17 hours ago

Hi Lynne

Welcome to the forum. Im so sorry about your diagnosis. I had a different cancer to you so can't be much help, but if you join the lung cancer section https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/lung-cancer-forum

And post there hopefully someone will respond who can be of help.

Meanwhile carry on doing what you are doing in trying to get as healthy as possible. Sending hugs. Xx

Lynne 8 hours ago in reply to Bungle1

Bungle, I want to thank you so much for responding to me and directing me to the lung cancer community and your kind words. I was very reluctant to join a community site, as didn't realise how motivating and positive it would be, responses have be so kind and inspirational. Once again, thank you.

I send you

Love and Light xxx

Lynne xx

Bungle1 7 hours ago in reply to Lynne

You are more than welcome. I found my little section very supportive when I was going through it, I've even stayed in touch with people outside of this forum. I hope everything works out for you. Sending hugs. Xx