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12 mm Spiculated Nodule upper right lobe

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jun 20 3:34pm | Replies (58)

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@joannamountain24

So sorry to hear that you had to go through this. I appreciate you sharing your experience in here to help others. I'm so glad that I found this group. If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take you after the surgery to feel like yourself again?

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I had a right upper lobe lobectomy for a 3.2 cm nodule in early March 2024. The breathing tube during surgery damaged my vocal cords. It’s now 3.5 months later and my voice has not returned completely. The surgeon and oncologist say wait six months and if not much better see a specialist. So something to look out for there for sure. I could walk a little after a few days and do light household chores. After a few weeks I was walking a few miles easily. After six weeks I was playing tennis albeit not at full strength. Now 3.5 months later I’m on Tagrisso to keep the cancer from returning for the next three years. It’s got some side effects that do hinder a return to pre surgery “Normal “. My voice seems to be getting better but still a ways to go. My stamina is good and I can do most anything now. I have had to accept that this is my new normal. But very happily I’m cancer free but get a blood test and oncologist visit every month while on Tagrisso. I haven’t had a follow up CT yet but I’m sure the oncologist will want one fairly soon. I have stage 1b. Good luck to you and try and go easy with your situation. You’re alive and should ultimately be fine !