Question 1

will my radiation treatments for stage 4 lung cancer increase survival rate ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Radiation for stage 4 lung cancer is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of cancer (such as pain), rather than to increase  survival. Though one may live longer, the goal of radiation is usually to live better.

Question 2

what would be the lung cancer survival rate and from where can i get the details?

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Individual: Survival rates are population based. Specific survival is individual, either 100% or 0%. Key to cancer survival is individual wellness, comprehensive multidisciplinary team, and individualized care. A comprehensive program will also assess for clinical trial enrollment. I hope these links assists you: http://goo.Gl/mo7uz and http://goo.Gl/2yuxg and http://goo.Gl/2cdq9 and http://goo.Gl/uwomy.

Question 3

what is a layman's description of small cell stage 4 lung cancer and survival rate of patient agreed mid 30's?

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: Do not expect a cure, but a good response to chemotherapy is likely and may give several good years.

Question 4

what is the survival rate of lung cancer at stage 2b?

Accepted Answer

Need more info!: What type of lung cancer? Different types have different survival rates. That being said, the average 5 year survival for all stage 2 lung cancers is 40-50%. Just remember what mark twain had to say about statistics: "there are 3 kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics!" statistics apply to groups. Individual experiences can, and do, vary.

Question 5

what is survival rate of lung cancer in children?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer : Depends on the nature and stage of the cancer.

Question 6

what would be the approximate survival rate of the stage iv lung cancer?

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Poor: Statistical survival rates are poor.  However, survival is individual and depend on the quality of personalized care and access to a multidiscipline thoracic oncology program.  These links may help: 
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and
http://goo.Gl/jx197.

Question 7

what is the stage 4 lung cancer average survival rate?

Accepted Answer

Survival : Only god knows how long we are going to live and when we are going to die. Having said that, at least based on studies we have on average - 15 months would be the average survival rate. It could be shorter or longer than that. With better understanding about the biology of the cancer and the use of newer biological agents in the appropriate case- survival would be longer hopefully.

Question 8

is it true that lung cancer only has a 5% survival rate, even with radiation and chemo?

Accepted Answer

Depends on stage: Survival for lung cancer is stage specific.  Early stage has better survivalmthen late stage.  However if you are being treated for lung cancer, the important thing is to stay positive and optimistic, regardless of the stage.

Question 9

what is the survival rate of patients with mesothelioma lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma is a very serious disease. 
Not an easy answer and depends on a number of factors (time and stage at diagnosis, age, surgical operability, other medical issues) 
5year survival has been quoted between 5-10%; One international study found 21 month survival w Stage 1 to 12 months w Stage 4. Consider a team approach w surgeon, radiation &amp; medical oncology, pathology, and radiology

Question 10

what does a 5yr survival rate mean when refering to lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

About odds: We don't usually speak of "cure" when we're dealing with cancer, especially something as treacherous as lung cancer. For each subtype of lung cancer, at each stage of presentation, there's data as to what percent of people are alive with disease, and alive without signs of disease, at five years, comparisons made for different rx groups. The numbers are better than they used to be. Wish you luck.

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What is survival rate of lung cancer in children?

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