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• 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 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> Discusses his pain control and nursing care after his extra-pleural pneumonectomy.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> He developed a rapid heart rate after his extra-pleural pneumonectomy.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> Describes some of the side effects of his extra-pleural pneumonectomy.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> He received plenty of information until he left hospital but now feels a bit isolated.

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 61-70 >> Interview LC08 >> Says "don't be afraid of cancer" and a positive attitude helps.

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

• 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 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 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 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).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC28 >> He was short of breath after his pneumonectomy but increased his lung capacity with physiotherapy.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2000, followed by pneumonectomy (right lung removed) in April 2000.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC17 >> Says that he felt a bit depressed after his pneumonectomy.

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

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC28 >> After his pneumonectomy he developed a fistula which healed gradually.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2000, followed by pneumonectomy (right lung removed) in April 2000.