Self-care in the months after lung surgery

You're getting ready to go home after your lung surgery (pneumonectomy or lobectomy). Here is some information that will help you take care of yourself over the next few months.

Home care , Cancer, Surgery, Oncology, Lung cancer

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Prendre soin de soi les mois suivant une opération aux poumons

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