I'm Kim Young-doo, a thoracic surgeon at Catholic University of Korea Bucheon St. Mary Hospital
How do we take care of our body after treating lung cancer?
You don't need specialized care
But before and after the surgery, as you did in the hospital
Breathe deeply and breathing exercises that spits out phlegm
And cardio exercises such as walking fast regularly is very helpful
Can we smoke or drink after lung cancer surgery?
You must never smoke
Especially, it's not good to go near people who smoke
And you can drink alcohol
But it's better to drink it after getting well enough
(Can lung cancer also be caused by a family history?) Are there any lifestyle habits to avoid lung cancer risk?
Quitting is the most important factor
And if you're in a situation where you have to inhale smoke for work-related reasons
Make sure to wear a mask or other protective gear
And if you have a family history of lung cancer
I recommend regular testing
Reasons for Frequent Breathing Exercise that Spits Out Phlegm after Lung Cancer Surgery
Lung surgery causes more phlegm than usual
If you can't spit out this phlegm well
Pneumonia occurs, the most serious complication after surgery
So to prevent pneumonia, practice spitting out the phlegms
before and after the surgery
After the treatments, when is it okay and can it reoccur?
It depends on the stage, but there is a possibility of recurrence
In particular, recurrence is the most common between one and two years after surgery
And until five years, we need to follow up with regular tests
And patients who have had lung cancer may have more chance of getting another lung cancer
Therefore, it is recommended that you get tested at least once every one or two years
Is there any good food to eat after lung cancer surgery?
There are no special foods known to be good for lung cancer patients
I recommend that you eat a balanced meals
When is it possible to go back to daily life after the surgery?
It depends on the patient's health
Usually, from two to three weeks after surgery, you can do almost everything
Especially after about 4 weeks, you can work as you normally do
Is there any good exercise for your lungs?
Yes, through deep breaths and coughs
If you continue breathing exercises that spit out phlegm, your breathing muscles develops. That's good for your lung health
This can be done more effectively through professional respiratory rehabilitation
If it's deemed necessary for the patient after surgery, the attending physician may request it
Today we've talked about lung cancer surgery and postoperative care
To treat lung cancer, even if you don't have any symptoms
It is important to detect and operate quickly through active examination
Our Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital has a specialized cooperative system for lung cancer
So we can solve all of this
Thank you