Quote:
Originally Posted by theorem painter
My mother had lung cancer so I don't have personal experience. I would ask your doctor how the loss of an entire lobe of your lung would affect your quality of life. I don't know how physically active you are so it may not be a consideration. I found with my mother that surgeons want to do surgery whether it is in the best interest of the patient or not. My mother was stage 4. A month after diagnosis she developed a brain met. The neurologist wanted to do surgery even though she only had months to live. I agreed with her oncologist who said that surgery would have been foolish. Good luck with whatever decision you make.
|
Thanks! Apparently we use very little of our lungs capacity. Most of the lobe is gone already, so I'm not sure losing the whole thing would be an issue. Lots to think about. Thanks for your reply!