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Replies to "@cindyjk Oh I'm so sorry. Mine is in my upper left lobe as well. I haven't..."
Hi @snorfish, Our oncologists make a determination about staging using the information that they have at the time, but there can be cancer cells that have escaped the initial site. Those cells aren't always detectable through scans or liquid/blood biopsies. Those grow and multiply and become a new site of cancer, a recurrence. You've had some great questions, and I'm sure you have a good list for your oncologist too. Do you feel prepared for your appointment?