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Shifting of anatomy after lower left lobectomy

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Dec 1, 2023 | Replies (9)
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@diana5

Hi, I also had a left lower lobectomy in September 2023. I do have a constant cough that doesn’t seem to go away. The sound of my cough is different, deeper (for lack of a better word). My kids say that they can hear my breathing, like I’ve just been exercising, though I don’t feel short of breath all the time. I’m definitely concern about the long term effects of this surgery for sure. Thanks for sharing.

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pb50 | @pb50 | Nov 30, 2023

@diana5 Thank you for sharing too. Your surgery is relatively recent. Have you had a pulmonary function test since then?

Also… Have you noticed shortness of breath when or after you bend over from the waist?

So we’re a club of 3 with the same surgery trying to figure out what we are left with.

Do you mind sharing what kind of cancer your tumor was?

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Hawaiigirl0906 | @demo0052 | Nov 30, 2023

I had a constant cough after surgery as well. My surgery was also to remove a carcinoid tumor and I had to have 2 lobes removed since the tumor was in between my right middle and right lower lobe. Surgery was July 27th 2023 and since I had a cough lasting through October, my surgeon had me back for a bronchoscopy. My lungs ended up being clear. My cough has gotten better but I still cough after meals and exercise but it’s getting better but still annoying at times. Where was your surgery done at?

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