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• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC42 >> Describes what it is like in the ward before cryosurgery.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, treated with radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung in 2002, and then cryosurgery between May 2002 and May 2003 (died July 2003).

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Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) and side effects

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Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) and side effects

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Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) and side effects

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC42 >> Although cryosurgery cannot cure him it had helped him to feel less wheezy.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, treated with radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung in 2002, and then cryosurgery between May 2002 and May 2003 (died July 2003).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC42 >> Describes his post-operative recovery after cryosurgery.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, treated with radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung in 2002, and then cryosurgery between May 2002 and May 2003 (died July 2003).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC37 >> Describes her cryosurgery operation.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, followed by cryosurgery in December 2002 and in 2003, and then treated with radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC42 >> Describes the post-operative side effects of cryosurgery.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, treated with radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung in 2002, and then cryosurgery between May 2002 and May 2003 (died July 2003).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC37 >> Describes side effects of cryosurgery.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, followed by cryosurgery in December 2002 and in 2003, and then treated with radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC08 >> Remembers what he was asked to take into hospital and describes his pneumonectomy.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 1999, left pneumonectomy (left lung removed) 1999.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC05 >> Describes what happened when he had his lobectomy.

Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer October 1997, lobectomy (removal of a lobe of lung), then chemotherapy January 1998 - June 1998, followed by radiotherapy to head to prevent spread to brain.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC08 >> Explains his habitual special diet and says he was allowed to keep food in the fridge while in hospital.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 1999, left pneumonectomy (left lung removed) 1999.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 40-50 >> Interview LC12 >> Describes what happened in the ward and operating theatre before his lobectomy.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2002. Left lobectomy (lobe of left lung removed) in 2002.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC32 >> He used an epidural infusion to control the pain after his pneumonectomy.

Lung cancer diagnosed in February 2002 followed by left pneumonectomy (left lung removed).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC17 >> Describes the epidural and morphine pump that he used for pain control after his pneumonectomy.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, followed by left pneumonectomy (left lung removed).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC30 >> Her epidural had to be stopped because her blood pressure dropped, which left her in pain.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in April 2000, followed by lobectomy (removal of a lobe of the left lung).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> Comments on his extra-pleural pneumonectomy and the time he spent in the high dependency unit after surgery.

Diagnosed with mesothelioma in April 2003, followed by left extra-pleural pneumonectomy (left lung removed, together with chest lining, diaphragm, and lining round the heart, and replaced with Gore-Tex).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 40-50 >> Interview LC12 >> Describes what it was like to have a drain removed after his lobectomy.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2002. Left lobectomy (lobe of left lung removed) in 2002.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC32 >> Recalls that after surgery he was told to bring up as much phlegm as possible.

Lung cancer diagnosed in February 2002 followed by left pneumonectomy (left lung removed).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC19 >> Describes the physiotherapy he had after surgery and shows his scar.

Diagnosed with cancer of the right bronchus in 1999, followed by pneumonectomy (right lung removed).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC02 >> Describes his post-operative recovery at home; the district nurse removed the stitches.

Diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer August 2000, followed by chemotherapy, then right pneumonectomy (right lung removed) in December 2000.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 40-50 >> Interview LC10 >> Describes the scar from his pneumonectomy and shows it on film.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer 2002, left lobectomy (lobe of left lung removed), and thyroplasty implant (designed to treat disabilities associated with vocal cord paralysis) 2002.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC17 >> Describes his recovery and getting back to work after his pneumonectomy.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, followed by left pneumonectomy (left lung removed).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC19 >> He has not fully recovered from his operation and his activities are limited.

Diagnosed with cancer of the right bronchus in 1999, followed by pneumonectomy (right lung removed).

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• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Derick - Interview 48 >> Derick had video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) during which doctors removed a lobe of his left lung.

Derick first developed a serious cough and went to the doctors in January 2011. He had a series of tests and was diagnosed with lung cancer. He had his left lower lung lobe removed using video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Doris - Interview 49 >> Doris recalled how she felt when she woke after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). During the procedure part of her right lung was removed.

Doris developed a cough and went to the doctor. A scan revealed a shadow on both her lungs, which turned out to be adenocarcinoma. She had part of her right lung removed by video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and has been taking Gefitinib.