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What tumor size is typical for removing part of the lung?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Feb 26, 2023 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
size doesn't really matter, it depends more on the type of cancer in the lung. They will most likely watch it if it is slow growing. However, saying this, your specialist will be the best source of information. Did you know that we have five compartments in our lungs that work independently? I know of a man that only has one compartment of a lung and he runs every day. A positive mind goes a long way.
I have carcinoid syndrome, stage two renal and liver failure have lost my cervix and uterus due to cancer. I have been living with this cancer for over 20 years now. And am currently on another 5 year recovery period. Do what you've got to do hun, but stressing over something that you can not control is not something I would waste my time on. positive mind.
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Hi- I'm wondering where you researched your information regarding the size or type of cancer that determines prognoses for someone. I think that it is much more complicated than you have stated. I have never read that size doesn't matter. As a matter of fact to make it more confusing for us there really doesn't seem to be a pat answer, unless you have more than one source that says differently.
Other factors, such as the subtype of NSCLC, gene changes in the cancer cells, your age and overall health, and how well cancer responds to treatment, can also affect prognosis.
Thank you