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Anyone have a pneumonectomy? How are you doing now?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Dec 20, 2025 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
Hello @juliab56, many people here have had lung surgeries; resections, lobectomy, or full pneumonectomy. I’m sure some of them will weigh in. In the mean time here’s a positive post from @sonshine161:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pneumonectomy-and-quality-of-life/
Has a Pneumonectomy been recommended for you or someone in your life? Do you/they have lung cancer or another condition?
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I was diagnosed with a right middle lobe endocrine tumor, 1st they said typical non thinking bordering on atypical.
Just had a second opinion and surgery is recommended for the best outcome. It is a large area to radiate. One said yes to radiation and the other said no. They are not sure if chemo would be successful for this type.
Tumor is very close to my heart.
After going back and forth and endless reading I have decided to go with the surgery.
I am worried about long term shortness of breath. That is worrying me the most.
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@lls8000 Eight years ago I was diagnosed with stage 1B sclc and had my right upper lobe removed using very high tech computer assisted surgery. I have just three 1” scars. I’ve luckily been fine. I did aerobic exercise post op to help build back my aerobic capacity. I remain shorter of breath than I was pre-op but - Hey! I’m grateful. Best wishes. Modern medicine & surgery create miracles.