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How do you deal with the chest tightness.

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Pavillion, WY
August 26, 2023
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A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hi Nina
Is the chest tightness just on the side of your surgery? I had a tightness, felt like I was wearing a corset on my right side. It lasted for months but it does get better.
Pam

August 26, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Sometimes a hot bath helps loosen everything.

August 26, 2023

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