After lung cancer surgery, patients are not recommended to do strenuous exercise. Because the body of lung cancer patients is relatively weak, strenuous exercise will aggravate their condition. Generally speaking, when the body gradually recovers in about 1-3 months after surgery, patients can do moderate exercise to help improve their immunity. Exactly how long one can exercise moderately needs to be determined according to one’s physical condition.
As lung cancer patients are affected by tumor, they usually have cough and sputum, which are often accompanied by chest pain and chest tightness, etc. Strenuous exercise will aggravate the burden of lungs, which is not conducive to the recovery of their condition. Lung cancer patients are very weak after surgery, so they are suitable to stay in bed and recuperate, and after their body gradually recovers, they can do a small amount of light exercise, such as walking, jogging and so on.
If the patient exercises after lung cancer surgery and has uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to keep in touch with the doctor in time and do the related exercises under the doctor’s guidance.