Problems after lobectomy

[Daisybarnes]

Has anyone suffered from leg numbness following robotic assisted lobectomy for lung cancer

[Tike3]

I have suffered from left leg problem since my chemo, but I unfortunately have a brain met that is causing it. It's not just numbness though I find it difficult to walk. I know this is a completely different situation to you but I thought I'd let you know.

[Daisybarnes in reply to Tike3]

Many thanks for your response. Appreciate it.

[JanetteR57]

Sorry to read of your problem - it's not something I've heard of and been involved in lung cancer research since end 2013 - my own lobectomy was open thoracotomy. However I had problems with my hand/arm, numbness, pain, and 'clawing' after a hospital stay for a chest infection in 2015 (my surgery was Dec 2010) and when asked whether I had any problems at pre-op for a rigid bronchoscopy I mentioned it. I was told 'sounds like a trapped nerve - you need to see your GP'. I went to my GP and waited months to see a hand specialist who then suggested after nerve tests that the nerve might be trapped at the neck so I needed another CT scan - fortunately in my case it was trapped at the elbow and I ended up having it surgically repositioned some months later. Not everything we have is related to the lung cancer so always mention it to your team and if they can't help, your GP - hope you get some relief soon. good luck.

[Daisybarnes in reply to JanetteR57]

Thanks so much for your response. Sounds like a trapped nerve. Just a big coincidence! It was worth asking the question. Thanks again

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hello Daisybarnes

There are many issues that can cause leg numbness and it is important to find out what the cause of this is, it may be something simple or something that might require treatment, to get an answer to this question please get in touch with the team at the hospital or your own Gp they can examine your legs, assess the area of numbness involved and check the reflex’s and power in your legs

If there is anything else you would like to discuss you can 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

Kind regards

Roy Castle Support Team

[Daisybarnes in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

Many thanks. Will do that

[Tike3]

Your welcome Daisy I know mine is a very different situation than yours but I thought it may help you to be reasured, that your numbness is part of the operation and feeling will return. Like Janette says and Roy Castle forum it's more than likely a trapped nerve

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Dear DaisybarnesAs JanetteR57 says, not every symptom means cancer, however, any new symptom we would always advise and encourage you to have this medically assessed.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss anything further, you can email ask the nurse at [e-mail] or call our free phone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team