Slide Show - Understanding Lung Cancer Surgery and Rehabilitation
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When is surgery an option for lung cancer? When is it not an option?
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What are the different types of lung cancer surgery, and how are they done?
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What are the risks and potential complications of lung cancer surgery?
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Will I need additional treatments before or after lung cancer surgery?
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What should I expect during and after lung cancer surgery?
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What can I do to prepare for lung surgery and improve my recovery afterward?
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Will I need to make any lifestyle changes after lung cancer surgery?
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How will lung surgery affect my breathing and lung function?
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Will surgery cure my lung cancer or is there a chance it could come back?
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What kind of support will I need after lung cancer surgery, and where can I find it?
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What was your lung cancer surgery experience like?
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What advice would you give someone facing lung cancer surgery?
Expert Video - Will I need to make any lifestyle changes after lung cancer surgery?
Dr. Madhuri Rao, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Minnesota, explains that some lifestyle changes may be needed after lung cancer surgery, depending on the type of surgery, the size of the incision, and your overall health. Smaller procedures often have few restrictions, while larger surgeries may require avoiding heavy lifting or straining for a time. She advises staying active by gradually increasing activity each day, eating healthy foods, and avoiding alcohol while taking pain medications. Most importantly, she encourages patients to remain smoke-free, since this supports lung health and lowers the risk of recurrence. Many patients return to full, active lives after recovery.
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Slide Show - Understanding Lung Cancer Surgery and Rehabilitation
1.
When is surgery an option for lung cancer? When is it not an option?
2.
What are the different types of lung cancer surgery, and how are they done?
3.
What are the risks and potential complications of lung cancer surgery?
4.
Will I need additional treatments before or after lung cancer surgery?
5.
What should I expect during and after lung cancer surgery?
6.
What can I do to prepare for lung surgery and improve my recovery afterward?
7.
Will I need to make any lifestyle changes after lung cancer surgery?
8.
How will lung surgery affect my breathing and lung function?
9.
Will surgery cure my lung cancer or is there a chance it could come back?
10.
What kind of support will I need after lung cancer surgery, and where can I find it?
11.
What was your lung cancer surgery experience like?
12.
What advice would you give someone facing lung cancer surgery?
