How long does the pain around the wound last after lung cancer surgery?

How long does the pain around the wound last after lung cancer surgery?

1. The pain around the wound after lung cancer surgery usually lasts for about 3 to 7 days, and the specific time is related to the recovery situation.

2. Lung cancer is a malignant tumor. After the disease, it is necessary to perform surgical treatments such as lung resection, bilateral lobectomy, bronchial sleeve lobectomy, etc. according to the doctor's advice. It can directly remove the tumor and control the development of the disease. However, the operation will leave residual wounds in the local area, and pain symptoms will appear after the anesthetic loses its effect. If the wound recovers quickly, the pain will last for a short time, generally lasting about 3 days. If the wound recovers slowly, it will cause the pain to last longer, and it may take 7 days to gradually relieve.

3. After lung cancer surgery, patients need to keep the wound clean and not scratch or rub it locally. They should also be careful not to eat spicy foods such as chili peppers and ginger, and they should not smoke or drink, so as not to affect the recovery of the wound. Patients also need to cooperate with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs can include paclitaxel injection, platinum injection, etc.