stabbing pains

[Londo]

I thought I had got over pain of it but now am in quite i bit of stabbing pain from lower ribs and in back shoulder blade. that seems to be getting worse has anyone else had this is it normal?

[Londo]

had lung surgery 5 weeks ago

[Hidden]

Hi Londo

Hope ok

You don't say what type of cancer you have.

I have Stage 4 lung cancer and it started with stabbing pains in left shoulder blade and lower ribs. Cancer diagnosed in August last year.

I originally had immunotherapy but it didn't work. I'm now on chemo 5 sessions in all.

Just had radiotherapy too, which really helps.

Let me no and I'll give you all the support, like many on this site.

Sending love

Pam

[Londo in reply to Hidden]

thank you for your reply same how first part of message didn't show. i had surgery to remove part of right lung 5 weeks ago xx

[Hidden in reply to Londo]

I'm sorry to hear that Londo I think if it was possible to do surgery treatment will be much more successful. I couldn't have surgery because the tumour is too near a heart valve.

I wish you all the very best and sending love

Pam

[Londo in reply to Hidden]

thanks for your best wishes i do wish you well xx

[Hidden in reply to Londo]

Thank you XXXX

[Eglingham]

Hi Londo, I had my right lung removed in 2020, when you say stabbing pains is it there all the time or does it keep happening where it makes you jump? Did you have key hole surgery or open?

[Londo]

Hi Eglingham thank for replying i had key hole surgery and the pain is not there all the time it just keeps hitting me on movement and same times on touching that place as siting back in a chair or bending

[Eglingham in reply to Londo]

Hi Londo, yes that sounds like nerve damage from surgery and it is normal. Mine went on for months but I had open surgery. Hope you feel better soon ☺

[JanetteR57]

yes, it's normal - nerves are disturbed during surgery - moreso in open thoracotomy than keyhole but it can take a while to settle down. it's still early days if you only had it weeks ago. it takes time for the body to recover inside. This booklet has lots of info about expected milestones and potential side effects - take painkillers and also keep active as sitting/lying around doesn't speed recovery... good luck. roycastle.org/app/uploads/2...

[Londo in reply to JanetteR57]

that is good to know thank you for your help xx

[Cosmic54]

Possible brachial nerve pain bless you…I have stage 4 lung cancer having immunotherapy I hope you get some relief soon x

[Londo in reply to Cosmic54]

Hi Cosmic54 thank you for your reply. wish you well x

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hi Londo

Sorry to hear you are having some stabbing pains, as others have said this can be quite normal post lung surgery. It can take up to 6 or 8 weeks for full recovery and 12 weeks to resume normal activities.

You could contact your lung cancer nurse specialist to discuss your concerns.

If the pain becomes worse with increasing shortness of breath then we would advise that you seek medical attention.

The stabbing pain should settle down and it is important to pace yourself with exercise or daily activities, you will find information on this from the booklet link that JanetteR57 placed in her post and here it is again below:

roycastle.org/app/uploads/2...

If there is anything else you would like to discuss you can either email ask the nurse at [e-mail] or call our free phone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200 Monday to Thursday 0900-1700 and Friday 0900-1600

Hope you feel better soon.

The Roy Castle Support Team

[Londo in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

thank you for your reply and help. it was just so hard being weekend and not being able to talk to anyone. but this site and people on here has been very helpful. thank you all xx

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

It is understandable and it can feel quite isolating, everyone on the forum are very generous in sharing their experience and do provide support and encouragement.Hope you start to feel better soon.

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

[Hidden]

Hu LondoYes it's normal. If it's getting worse you may be offer radiotherapy.

Hope this helps

Pam