your brother is as good as dead
Hi I had a portion of my lung removed in 2006 and I went back to work. The Cancer came back in 2008 so my entire left lung was removed. I started chemotherapy two months following surgery which tore my body up so bad that my left kidney had to be removed. My chemotherapy continued and it got so bad they started radiation on me. At one point I was in the hospital once a week. While at home recouperating I ended up with pancreatitis which put me back in hospitsl. I am currently on 4-liters of oxygen. Anyone experience anything similar?
So glad to hear, Praise the Lord.
I have a 21 year old son who was born with one functioning lung and living an active life.
I would like to talk to other Mom's who have had children with this same issue.
I would like to talk to other Mom's who have had children with this same issue.
Hello,I am 60 yr old female,former smoker (quit over 30 yrs ago). I moved a year ago & decided to get established with a doctor. Had a chest X-ray,CT scan, PET scan,biopsy of right lower lung, etc. Diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma (affects smokers & non-smokers). Had right lung surgically removed one month ago. Recovery is slow & quite painful. My doctor suggested that I walk, walk, walk and use the incentive spirometer to increase lung function. I followed doctors orders & am doing really good. Am using limited oxygen supplement. Am just now able to shower without assistance. Today is first day with no pain meds either. Yes it's an adjustment as I get out of breathe easier but that's ok...I AM ALIVE. Cancer did not get to lymph nodes & am seeing oncologist about taking some meds to keep cells from forming again. Will take meds for as long as I live. Best info I can offer is BE POSITIVE!! DONT GIVE UP-BE STRONG!!!
It is an adjustment, given his age, outlook of each individual, no two cases are alike. Follow drs., orders, both patient and caregiver must have patience, fortitude, humor helps and take things in inches of baby steps. Recovery will come; RRR, Recovery, Remission, Resiliency. Faith can help you stay positive and that is different for everyone as well. When healing begins to thrive, it is possible to make good strides daily, but you have to work hard at it and listen to the physical therapists, always try hard and keep motivated. If you need help adjusting with psychologist or medicine for anxiety/depression that can often follow big operations, take the help, it can really get you on the road to feeling wonderful again. there are people that get lung cancer that is genetic and they never smoked, but they must also forge ahead or some folks have cancers in their families, etc., remember, you are never alone. The body is a healing machine.
I had most of my left lung removed as a baby and I am living a perfectly normal life (as far as I know, I don't really know what I'm missing). I exercise a lot and try to run long distances (although it is hard and I do get winded). I am 20 years old now. I do not smoke and I avoid pollution if possible. Just STAY ACTIVE! It's like a use it or lose it situation. Lung capacity can be increased through exercises.
My mother had a lung removed in 1954 when she was 24 years old, and I was just a baby, because of tuberculosis. They said it would probably give her about 10 years more life. She went on to have my brother when she was 28 and lived until she was 55 when she died from a non related illness. In all that time she was a heavy smoker! She lived life to the full. At that time she had to remain in hospital until I was 3 years old but things have changed since then. The real tragedy was that my brother was born brain damaged probably because of lack of oxygen during birth as they insisted that he was born at home instead of hospital. Look after yourself and I'm sure you will live a long and healthy life. God Bless
Wow I had my lung removed at 30 I'm 32 now I never seen someone my age with this problem (I feel the same its not as bad as I thought )
My Mom had one lung removed in 1980. Until recently, she have been functioning quite well. She drives herself to the store, church and anywhere she feels like going. She is 85 years young and still full of faith. Two months ago, she had to start using an oxygen tank because her oxygen level had dropped. I am yet thankful that God has blessed her throughout her journey and I just believe that it's not over until God says it's over. I pray that your father and others that have gone through this experience will be blessed as well.
It's not easy . The first stage is breathing on his own. Second stage moving without getting tired .third is walking it take so much energy from you to take a step but his energy will never be the same again
my cat girl just went to vet today and I found out when she had a cold the last time it killed her
one lung. and she got a cold again but she on med and she got too shots today
one lung. and she got a cold again but she on med and she got too shots today
I was left with one lung since August of last year ..due to cancer ...its a painful recovery takes time but does get better every day my oxygen level is at 98 and 99 ..which is very good oh I'm 51 female ..one year of recovery the pain lessens but the ribs shift for the last 6months ..hope tgirs s helped ..I had to just get use to not being hyper anymore ya run out of breath quick best rehab is tell him to sing
I have a 21 year old son who was born with one lung too. I would like to ask how his symptoms are now and what your doctor's have told you.
My son also was born with one lung. Contact me so we can talk. Thanks!
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