Lung Cancer Articles A-Z
Pneumonectomy and the Operating Room
Anesthesia is given before a pneumonectomy, and the operating room will have blankets in case you feel cold. This eMedTV page explains various things you may see or hear in the operating room, like monitors, tables of instruments, and beeping sounds.
Although they are typically uncommon, pneumonectomy complications can occur during or after this surgery. This eMedTV page highlights both minor and major complications, and lists factors that can affect the chances of complications occurring.
In terms of recovery, pneumonectomy expectations depend on factors such as overall health and age. This eMedTV Web page discusses common expectations with regards to symptom relief and other results, as well as other factors that can affect this.
After a pneumonectomy, once your doctors feel that you are recovering as expected, you will be sent home. This eMedTV page explains what will happen after the surgery and offers tips to ensure a successful pneumonectomy recovery.
This eMedTV resource explains in detail what happens during a pneumonectomy surgery and discusses what happens afterwards. The surgery typically involves many steps, such as anesthesia, breathing tubes and catheters, and opening the rib cage.
Possible Conversion to Pneumonectomy
As this eMedTV article explains, if your lobectomy is converted to a pneumonectomy, the surgeon will remove more than one lobe of your lung, or even the entire lung. This article explains why a possible conversion to pneumonectomy would occur.
Precautions and Warnings With Doxorubicin
You should not take doxorubicin if you have severe liver disease or a severe arrhythmia. This eMedTV resource lists other precautions and warnings with doxorubicin, such as potential drug interactions and an increased risk of heart problems.
Precautions and Warnings With Gemcitabine
Gemcitabine may potentially cause lung damage or make some people more susceptible to infections. This eMedTV page offers other precautions and warnings with gemcitabine, including other side effects that can occur and people who should avoid the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Paclitaxel
During a paclitaxel infusion, you may develop low blood pressure, high blood pressure, or a slow heart rate. This eMedTV resource lists other important precautions and warnings with paclitaxel, including a list of those who should not take the drug.
This eMedTV page discusses common steps in preparing for lobectomy, like not smoking, eating, or drinking before the surgery. This page also talks about finding out when and where to arrive and what to expect on the day of the surgery.
This eMedTV page lists the steps necessary in preparing for a pneumonectomy, like not eating or drinking before surgery. In addition, your doctor will explain when and where to arrive and what to expect the day of the surgery, as well as afterwards.
Radon is a radioactive gas that usually exists at low levels outdoors. This eMedTV article discusses the increased risk of lung cancer that is associated with long-term exposure to high levels of radon, especially when combined with cigarette smoke.