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Bending over post lobectomy causes significant shortness of breath?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Dec 12, 2024 | Replies (58)Comment receiving replies
Pulmonary function seems acceptable, but to be fair it doesn’t evaluate under any stress conditions. CT didn’t comment on anything remarkable , though it was really screening for repeat lesions. But presumably everything anatomical made sense.
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That’s how I feel, 75 and after second cancer surgery in 3 years in Aug (LUL) my stamina has taken a huge hit. Changing the sheets on my queen size bed wears me out and I get SOB. I was always very active prior to these surgeries. Just getting over a cold and pink eye so my exercise routine has also slacked a bit. It is hard to keep your positivity up!
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My CT scans are specifically tracking my nodules but also report everything else picked up.
Did your pulmonary function test include stepping up and down a step? That is where mine shows drop in oxygen levels. There is also an oxygen titration test that shows if oxygen needs are being met.
Exercise does help increase capacity.