Well I was diagnosed in 2018. I am still here and have been on nothing for 2 years. So tell your Doctor God is Great. I have stage 4 metastatic NSCLC . Praise Jesus
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That's a really important question, and it's great that you're seeking clarity on what your surgeon told you.
The five-year survival rate is typically measured from the date of diagnosis, not from the end of treatment. It refers to the percentage of people still alive five years after being diagnosed with lung cancer. It's Show Full Answer
That's a really important question, and it's great that you're seeking clarity on what your surgeon told you.
The five-year survival rate is typically measured from the date of diagnosis, not from the end of treatment. It refers to the percentage of people still alive five years after being diagnosed with lung cancer. It's also worth keeping in mind a few things about survival statistics:
- They are estimates based on large groups of people and cannot predict what will happen in your specific case
- They don't account for your individual factors like overall health, age, or specific cancer subtype
- Treatments continue to improve, meaning newer data may reflect better outcomes than older statistics
A 50/50 chance is actually more favorable than the general average for lung cancer. It's always a good idea to ask your surgeon directly to confirm exactly what they meant, so you have a clear picture going forward.
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