Lung cancer?

Question

Does anyone know a person with stage four non small lcell lung cancer that has lived for over a year? If so how long?

Answer 1

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for 87 percent of all lung cancers diagnosed. Currently, the best treatment for stage I NSCLC is surgery or stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT), often followed by chemotherapy if the lesion was larger than 3 cm or radiotherapy and chemotherapy if the surgical margin or hilar or mediastinal nodes were positive at the time of operation. The five-year survival outcomes are very high, with 50 to 67 percent of these patients living at least five years after diagnosis if patients had a well staged stage I NSCLC. When surgery is not an option because the patient has heart problems or other complications, treatment options include varying types of radiation therapy and chemotherapy, alone or in combination.

Not to alarm you, but my wife was diagnosed in August, 2006 with Stage 4. I lost her Nov. 2, 2006. The Lung Cancer had metacisized to the brain.
For your question, I used a Google search. It's the second link.
Very best wishes for a sucessful outcome.

Answer 2

My husband has stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. He was diagnosed 3 years ago when it was originally found in his brain. He has a new tumor in his brain now and is currently in the hospital. You may email me if you wish. I can share more info. [e-mail]

Answer 3

My mom just got diagnosed with this today so I'm in the same boat

Answer 4

Take a look at ( http://www.all-about-cancer.us )
There are a lot of stories about survivors there.

Good luck.

Answer 5

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