Back pains: I had a lower left lung... - The Roy Castle Lu...

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

5,757 members3,458 posts

Back pains

Happy64 profile image
2 Replies

I had a lower left lung lobectomy 11 weeks ago with no real complication. I have now started chemo and had my first cycle 2 weeks ago.

All was ok with that apart from feeling tired and fatigued. I am having pains now in my sides where as when I bend down they really hurt mainly around the base of the ribs.

Has anyone else experienced these pains and If so what was the outcome. I will be making an appointment with my GP on the advice of my chemo nurse.

Thanks

Written by
Happy64 profile image
Happy64
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies
dogsbody321 profile image
dogsbody321

had same op no chemo needed get exactly same pains as you especially sudden stabbing in ribs if i move to quick or bend wrong i find it better to bend with both legs like delivery people do worse if i sit arond too much better doing a lot of walking.nights worse stiffen up when im sleeping cos i can only lie in 1 position take paracetomal occasionely nothin stronger had my op 11 april feel good otherwise.good luck.

RoyCastleHelpline profile image
RoyCastleHelplinePartnerAsk the NurseRoy Castle

Dear Happy64

That is good to hear that you had a satisfactory recovery from your lobectomy. The pain that you describe may not be related to your lungs at all, and as you know it is unlikely post op pain would start 11 weeks after your operation. It could be a number of things unrelated to cancer, e.g. colic type pain.

It is very normal once cancer is experienced that we become very alert and concerned about any new symptom, and it is always advisable to have this checked out as you are doing.

If you wish to discuss anything you can call our Freephone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

You may also like...

Upper back pain first symptom?

else have their first symptom be UPPER BACK PAIN/CHEST PAIN WHEN BREATHING? Don't worry, I am...

Lower back pain

squamous nsclc. For the last week I have suffered from lower back pain at the base of my spine....

Mum's cancer is back

post. My mum was diagnosed with Lung Cancer last Nov, had a lobectomy in Jan, all good on first 3...

Ideas for pain relief

husband had just been diagnosed with nsclc. He is staged as T4 N0 M0. He is on co-codamol for pain...

Pain Free at The Moment

years ago when she retired. Mum remains pain free and has decided to not have any treatment (chemo...