Q: A friend from work needs surgery for lung cancer. He was doing breathing exercises, which he said was part of prehab – something I’ve never heard of. I don’t want to bother him with questions, but ...

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Dear Doctor: A friend from work needs surgery for lung cancer. He was doing breathing exercises, which he said was part of prehab —something I’ve never heard of. I don’t want to bother him with ...

Dear Doctor: A friend from work needs surgery for lung cancer. He was doing breathing exercises, which he said was part of prehab -- something I've never heard of. I don't want to bother him with ...