does anyone know the survivor rate for lung cancer with and without treatment?
was diagnosed with lung cancer 10/10/07. Will begin treatment this week. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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My father was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, saw a surgeon, and discussed chemotherapy and radiation. After being told that the treatments could only buy him a few more months of life, not years, he opted not to take ANY treatment whatsoever. He continued smoking and drinking and lived for 18 months.
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It depends if it hits the blood stream or not. If it does, bad news. It's up to you but chances are much higher.
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My best friend was diagnosed with lung cancer (in both lumgs) and was told that he had six months to live. His final decision was to take the best of both worlds: Accept treatment; and combine this with holistic medications (mainly consisting of various types of herbal mushrooms). He survived for four years under this regimen! Not only that; but he survived two strokes during those four years! There are very few people who are wiling to take the risk of disregarding "full" treatment" when diagnosed with lung cancer. Statistics favor the downside: Six months or less; however, based upon what my friend did, I would certainly try "his method" of survival. Keeping a healthy mind - and lots of positive thinking - will help most people endure for more years than predicted. Tom B
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any survival rates given here with the information you have given would be very vague and could be misleading, lung cancer is an aggressive cancer and can spread quickly...... it depends on many factors.... operable/non operable, any secondaries ? state of the persons overall health other than the cancer?....small cell/non small cell..... treatments offered? I would have a chat with your oncologist for a more accurate answer.... best wishes and good luck
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have treatment my mother did when she was diagnosed and she lived for another 4 years but died there in may treatment worked for her cause she was only given 6 months to a year
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It depends on how far along the cancer has progressed. My mom had cancer five years ago, was caught in the very first stage, the tumor was about the size of a quarter, chemo/radiation and was given a clear bill of health, five years later. Two months after this clearance, she had some issues and the cancer was back, this time the tumor was the size of a softball and growing. She was given one month, and didn't make the full month. So....................hope is out there if detected early. If your's is further along, I hope your doctor offered Hospice care for you, it's a wonderful thing and you can spend your days at home with family/friends. It's great not only for the patient, but for the family, as well. Take care.......
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all I believe is there are no two people alike. Some live for a looooooong time. I'm reading a book right now about the first cancer survivor to summit Everest..Sean Swarner. He was diagnosed with lymphoma at 13 and given 3 MONTHS. He underwent chemo and was in remission. After a few years he was diagnosed with an aggresive lung cancer and given 2 WEEKS. He is alive and well and it;s been 10 years from the last cancer diagnosis (after surgery and chemo and all that) and he has summited Everest a couple years back. So you never know. http://www.bordersstores.com/search/title_detail.jsp?id=56298701&srchTerms=Keep+Climbing&mediaType=1&srchType=Keyword
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