Question 1

can you have non-small and small cell cancer at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Non-small cell lung cancer (nsclc) and small cell lung cancer (sclc) are two different types of lung cancer. They can occur together at the same time. Not very common, but it happens. Some of the same chemotherapies (and radiation) may be effective against both types of tumors.

Question 2

can non small cell cancer of the lung spread?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unfortunately non small cell lung cancer can spread; frequent sites of spread include the space between the lung and chest wall (pleural space), liver and adrenal glands.  When the disease spreads to distant organs/locations this is called metastasis.

Question 3

what can i expect the outcome to be with stage 4 non small cell cancer and pneumonia? prognosis?

Accepted Answer

I'm very sorry: I'm very sorry because likely either you or an individual  you care about is affected by this cancer. No physician has a crystal ball, but tumor type, size, and patient's health condition all play a role. Some non-small cell lung cancers may have genetic mutations (EGFR, Alk, Ros) that may be sensitive to "targeted therapies" which may prolong, but are unlikely to cure the disease. Good luck!

Question 4

full lung removed due to non small cell cancer now presented in brain if operable what are survival rates?

Accepted Answer

Best to get: prognosis from your oncologist who has all the details.

Question 5

what is the difference between small cell and non-small cell cancers?

Accepted Answer

SCLC more aggressive: Under a microscope, small cell lung cancer (SCLC) looks different from other types of lung cancer (non-SCLC, or NSCLC).  SCLC tends to grow more rapidly and metastasize more. But it responds better to chemotherapy and radiation therapy than does NSCLC.  Surgery is rarely indicated for SCLC.

Question 6

what is non-small cell lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

One type : There are two broad categories of primary lung cancer called small cell and non small cell. Simply put, small cell is more aggressive, harder to treat and less common. Non small cell acts differently, can be treated with surgery and is the common smokers lung cancer.

Question 7

what are the tests for non-small cell lung cancer?

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Work Up: Includes: ct-chest thru liver and adrenals, head ct+/- contrast or mr, bone scan.   Pet scan depends on ct findings, proximity of primary to medistinum.

Question 8

what's the prognosis for non small cell lung cancer ?

Accepted Answer

5yr suvival bystage : Ia = 49%
ib = 45%
iia = 30%
iib = 31%
iiia = 14%
iiib = 5%
iv = 1%
http://www.Cancer.Org/cancer/lungcancer-non-smallcell/detailedguide/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-survival-rates.

Question 9

which lung cancer is worse, small cell or non small cell?

Accepted Answer

Apples vs oranges: With small cell, a good response to chemotherapy -- for a while -- followed by death is the predictable outcome, and it's fast when it comes. For the others -- less predictable, and slower. Best wishes.

Question 10

what is the survival percentage non small cell lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

The survival for: All lung cancer is about 14%. A useless figure. You need to know size, nodal involvement, resectability. The percentage rises as you select. But it still is only 80% with resection and small squamous cancers.

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