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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC27
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He would like to know why the operation caused his breathing problems but he doesn't understand the consultant's language.
Lung cancer diagnosed in 1999. Left lobectomy (lobe of lung removed) in April 2002. Recurrence detected in lymph nodes in 2002, treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy (died June 2003).
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC32
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The physiotherapist taught him breathing exercises.
Lung cancer diagnosed in February 2002 followed by left pneumonectomy (left lung removed).
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC15
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Breathing exercises, relaxation and yoga helped him with breathing difficulties.
Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1989, followed by lobectomy (removal of lobe of left lung).
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC28
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Physiotherapy, including cycling, swimming, and deep breathing exercises helped him increase his lung capacity.
Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2000, followed by pneumonectomy (right lung removed) in April 2000.
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC19
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Describes his relaxation and breathing exercises and suggests some useful tips for breathlessness.
Diagnosed with cancer of the right bronchus in 1999, followed by pneumonectomy (right lung removed).
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC33
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He found physiotherapy and breathing exercises provided by a hospice extremely beneficial.
Non-small cell lung cancer diagnosed in 2000 followed by lobectomy (lower lobes of right lung removed) October 2000, then radiotherapy from outside the chest to lung in 2001.
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC08
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Gives useful tips to help with breathing and demonstrates breathing exercises.
Diagnosed with lung cancer in 1999, left pneumonectomy (left lung removed) 1999.
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