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When living with lung cancer, you need to do all you can to stay strong. Maintain your weight by eating plenty of food. Being active helps you improve both your physical and mental health. Taking these steps can also help limit certain side effects of your treatment.

You are having lung surgery. To evaluate your lungs and nearby areas, tests may be done. You may have had some of these tests. Others may be scheduled before your surgery. Your healthcare provider uses the information gathered during these tests to help plan your surgery and treatment.

Acute, or short-term, bronchitis occurs when the bronchial tubes are irritated by a virus, bacteria, or allergen. This causes a cough that makes yellow or greenish mucus.

This surgery removes part or all your leg. It is done because tissue in the leg is diseased and can't be healed. Or it may be needed to prevent the disease from spreading farther into your body. The goal of the surgery is to restore your ability to function. This is because removing the diseased part of your leg can improve your total health.

Amputation is a surgery to remove part or all of your leg. It's done because tissue in the leg is damaged and can't be healed. Read on to learn about the procedure, and what to expect afterward.

Amputation is surgery to remove a limb. Learn about the surgery and what to expect after.

Before and after surgery, you’ll work closely with a team of experts. The members of your team guide you and your family through surgery and recovery. Get to know the members of your team.

Soon after surgery, you’ll be taught how to take care of your residual limb. This is the part of your limb that remains after amputation. Follow all directions from your care team closely.

Learn what to expect after amputation as you prepare for a prosthesis.