Lung surgery recovery

Lung resection is surgery to remove part or all of your lung or diagnose lung conditions. Wedge, lobectomy and pneumonectomy are types of resections.

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths across the world. Every year, lung cancer results in more than 1.6 million deaths; more than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. The…

Recovery after a lobectomy involves weaning from a ventilator, removal of chest tubes, and more. Learn what to expect after this lung cancer surgery.

The importance of oral hygiene for bedridden elderly patients cannot be underestimated. Oral hygiene is a significant factor that affects the quality of life and overall he...

Surgery takes a significant toll on your body, and knowing what to eat after surgery can have a substantial positive impact on your recovery.

Research shows that 30 minutes of gentle exercise each day can help expand lung function and build strength after lung cancer surgery. We’ll show you all the moves.

“I want to be a visible face in academic surgery,” she says, “So young Black girls have someone to look up to and say, ‘I can be like this.’”

Get 25 tips for women preparing for heart surgery in this special post from Christine Wagner, a mitral valve repair patient from Chicago, Illinois.

As you prepare for your spine operation, learn the nine things that impact back surgery recovery, and find out what you can do to heal quicker.

It is the four week anniversary of my surgery today… I’m healing up slowly, getting better day by day! More blog posts to come in the next few weeks as I heal! They put you asleep…