Lung Cancer - An Overview
In this article series, we take a look at
some of the basic facts and information about lung cancer
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A rough guide For Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Survival by Stage
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Stage
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5-
year survival
rate
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I
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47%
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II
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26%
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III
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8%
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IV
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2%
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These 5-year rates are based on patients diagnosed and
originally treated more than 5 years ago, so the survival rate
nowadays should be more promising.
Treatment for Lung
Cancer
Treatment for lung cancer depends on the type of
cancer, the size and location of the tumour, the stage the
cancer is at and the age and general physical condition of the
patient.
Lung cancer patients should be monitored on a
regular basis following treatment, even if there are no signs
of the cancer continuing as Secondary lung cancer can develop
in a considerable number of survivors.
Treatment for Lung
Cancer
Treatment depends on a number of factors,
including the type of lung cancer (non-small or small cell lung
cancer), the size, location, and extent of the tumour, and the
general health of the patient. Many different treatments and
combinations of treatments may be used to control lung cancer,
and/or to improve quality of life by reducing the more severe
symptoms.
The article series "Lung
Cancer - An Overview" continues on the next page
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For more information and articles about lung
cancer, go here: lung cancer.
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