is lung cancer cureable?

[sheila t]

is lung cancer cureable?

[Tutor Turtle]

There are basically 2 types of lung cancer; small cell and large cell. Small cell, when discovered usually produces death within 6 mos to yr MAX. The other type is treatable, particularly if detected early, with Chemo, radiation and supportive care.

[wbsy08]

it depends on how far it has spread or the health or performance of the person.

[paulcondo]

I know a man that was 48 years old had lung cancer and was told he had 6 month to live it went into remission and he live to 92

[lean_andrea]

if its detected early.. otherwise.....

[Carole Q]

Cancer spreads by glandular (glands) or pulmonary (blood).There are small cell & large cell cancer.Stages or levels determinining how advanced.Plus numerous types for each area attacked.My friend diagnosed with a fast growing lung cancer that also spread to create a malignant (cancerous) brain tumor. Emergency surgery on brain tumor to save live, when stable radiation on brain area & removal of part of lung. It was traveling thru the blood and diagnosed at level 4 (advanced) with 3-4 month life span.That was 10 1/2 years ago. Still a remission? Mystery? Miracle? Doctors still shaking their heads in disbelief!

[ihatesnow100]

this research group is trying to find a cure ....you can join and ask questions on the message board............................................. ......http://boinc.bakerlab.org/rosetta/

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