I'm 46 and found out I have lung cancer.What are my chances of survival with onl!
Question:
I'm 46 and found out I have lung cancer.What are my chances of survival with only radiation &chemo treatment?
They say my cancer is about the size of a grape right now.I want them to operate but,they say my lungs are to bad.I'm just starting out and its a slow growing cancer.My mom had the same thing about 18 months ago.They took hers out and shes been cancer free since.I'm scared though because my 41 yr.old sister died last July 06 from cancer.Hers was spead though her body.Different kind I think.I'm not wealthy so I can not travel to get alot of different kinds of help.I live in Ohio.Can I survive with only radiation or chemo?
Answers:
Stage 0 Lung Cancer
The lung cancer is localized; it is found only in a local area and only in the first few layers of cells. The lung cancer has not penetrated the surface lining of the lungs.
Five-Year Survival Rate = 70 - 80%
Stage I Lung Cancer
The lung cancer is confined to the lungs and surrounded by normal tissue.
Five-Year Survival Rate = 50%
Stage II Lung Cancer
The lung cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes.
Five-Year Survival Rate = 30%