After Lung cancer

Hello Dibby,

I had my right lung removed and had the inevitable breathlessness as well as pain on the right. It does get better gradually and, if you're able, I found exercise, particularly walking, was useful to speed recovery. In my experience it was a gradual process and I had to be patient, but never really give it much thought now, some 11 years later.

Unfortunately there is always the possibility of it returning no matter how long ago your treatment was but try to be positive and worry about this will subside over time. Instead of thinking about the 30% figure you could look at it the other way round - you have a 70% chance of staying clear for ever.

You most certainly have gone through trauma and it will take time for your feelings to subside, but they will given time and negative thoughts will gradually disappear from your mind.

I wish you all the best,

Derek.

Hi

Thank you for your words of encouragement. 

Stay strong and positive xxx

Thank you x