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I had a fractured rib after my lobectomy in September. I’ve also been dealing with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320716/

Discussion: Broken Rib

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2025

I had a lower right lobectomy via VATS 2 years ago this month. I was only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290821/

Discussion: How was your pain after a lobectomy?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2025

I had a upper left lobectomy in 2015 for stage 1 adeno lung cancer. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222779/

Discussion: 1 cm lung cancer tumor with COPD & emphysema: Anxious

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

I received VATS minimally invasive segmentectomy so it wasn't as major as lobectomy. Even my hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124313/

Discussion: New to adenocarcinoma lung cancer and have LOTS of questions

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I had a successful VATs wedge resection of my LLL nine weeks ago. I recovered quickly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091710/

Discussion: Has anyone in this group undergone surgery for removal? Is it working?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

Good Morning! I am a year past surgery of my left upper lung. Had VATS. Still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069063/

Discussion: Sudden numbness 2 months post VATS

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

I had VATS surgery to both lungs in 2020 and also still have pain. Pain management...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066554/

Discussion: Pain after lobectomy (lung cancer) surgery: When will it go away?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2024

I had a VATs wedge resection of my left lower lobe at Mayo, Rochester recently with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060290/

Discussion: Upcoming surgery resection or lobectomy?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

😘 I don’t think so…… I had a VAT surgery done on each lung in 2020...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022218/

Discussion: Pain after lobectomy (lung cancer) surgery: When will it go away?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

Regarding nerve pain...the first VAT on RUL had numbness beneath breasts - like wearing a tight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021436/

Discussion: 12 mm Spiculated Nodule upper right lobe

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

For what it’s worth, I still have left side rib and diaphragm pain 8 mos after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996253/

Discussion: Increasing pain over time after Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

Most of my left lung was removed in September using VAT and now I eat vitamin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983697/

Discussion: Increasing pain over time after Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Hi Merry, How are you doing? I am about to start my first series of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902746/

Discussion: Multifocal Adenocarcinoma of the lung, continual recurrences

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Hi Bunnie Thanks for asking. This VAT surgery is rougher than the first. I got my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880435/

Discussion: Loss of voice after lung surgery

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

I just had my second VAT surgery three weeks ago and while the first time was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875685/

Discussion: Adenocarcinoma Robotic RLL Lobectomy: Does age affect outcome?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

Hi Colleen. Thanks for asking. Yes, my voice started to come back after 4 days. World...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870741/

Discussion: Loss of voice after lung surgery

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

How long were you in the hospital following the VATS? Recovery time after you got home?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783001/

Discussion: Suprahilar left lung mass

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

@bobca Hello Bobca…....congratulations that your cancer was evidently caught early and is appearing to be at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504309/

Discussion: Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 5:25pm

I am back and I am worried that so is my cancer. FDGPET showed one hilar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439391/

Discussion: Chemo for pT1a? Also two independent (primary) cancers

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

I am 84, still independent and am about to start proton radiation for a new nodule....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431252/

Discussion: 81 yrs. surgery done. 50% lung capacity. Evaluating treatment.

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

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