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I'm Kim Young-doo, a thoracic surgeon at Catholic University of Korea Bucheon St. Mary Hospital

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How do we take care of our body after treating lung cancer?

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You don't need specialized care

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But before and after the surgery, as you did in the hospital

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Breathe deeply and breathing exercises that spits out phlegm

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And cardio exercises such as walking fast regularly is very helpful

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Can we smoke or drink after lung cancer surgery?

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You must never smoke

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Especially, it's not good to go near people who smoke

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And you can drink alcohol

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But it's better to drink it after getting well enough

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(Can lung cancer also be caused by a family history?)
Are there any lifestyle habits to avoid lung cancer risk?

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Quitting is the most important factor

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And if you're in a situation where you have to inhale smoke for work-related reasons

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Make sure to wear a mask or other protective gear

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And if you have a family history of lung cancer

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I recommend regular testing

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Reasons for Frequent Breathing Exercise that Spits Out Phlegm after Lung Cancer Surgery

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Lung surgery causes more phlegm than usual

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If you can't spit out this phlegm well

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Pneumonia occurs, the most serious complication after surgery

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So to prevent pneumonia, practice spitting out the phlegms

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before and after the surgery 

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After the treatments, when is it okay and can it reoccur?

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It depends on the stage, but there is a possibility of recurrence

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In particular, recurrence is the most common between one and two years after surgery

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And until five years, we need to follow up with regular tests

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And patients who have had lung cancer may have more chance of getting another lung cancer

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Therefore, it is recommended that you get tested at least once every one or two years

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Is there any good food to eat after lung cancer surgery?

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There are no special foods known to be good for lung cancer patients

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I recommend that you eat a balanced meals

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When is it possible to go back to daily life after the surgery?

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It depends on the patient's health

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Usually, from two to three weeks after surgery, you can do almost everything

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Especially after about 4 weeks, you can work as you normally do

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Is there any good exercise for your lungs?

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Yes, through deep breaths and coughs

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If you continue breathing exercises that spit out phlegm, your breathing muscles develops. That's good for your lung health

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This can be done more effectively through professional respiratory rehabilitation

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If it's deemed necessary for the patient after surgery, the attending physician may request it

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Today we've talked about lung cancer surgery and postoperative care

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To treat lung cancer, even if you don't have any symptoms

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It is important to detect and operate quickly through active examination

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Our Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital has a specialized cooperative system for lung cancer

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So we can solve all of this

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Thank you