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I had an adencarcinoma remov d by surgery no metasis no lymph node involvement I was a smoker quit in 2009 what is the 5 year survival rate

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Hillsborough, NJ
June 29, 2024
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I really have no answer. I have stage IV lung cancer which has spread to my brain, Lymph nodes and bones !!! But latest CT scan showed yes we in brain not visible anymore and lymph node reduced. I guess that’s good news.

June 29, 2024
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Following successful surgery to remove stage 1 tumors, the chance of reoccurrence is 5-19%. That means 5-19 patients out of 100 will have the same cancer return. You have an 81-95% chance of living a normal life span.

June 30, 2024
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For lung cancers diagnosed in early stages, the five-year survival rate is approximately 60 percent. Since your adenocarcinoma was removed by surgery with no metastasis or lymph node involvement, this statistic is relevant to your situation. Quitting smoking can also positively impact your overall health and survival Show Full Answer

For lung cancers diagnosed in early stages, the five-year survival rate is approximately 60 percent. Since your adenocarcinoma was removed by surgery with no metastasis or lymph node involvement, this statistic is relevant to your situation. Quitting smoking can also positively impact your overall health and survival outcomes.

June 29, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

That is good news! They are shrinking!!

June 30, 2024

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