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A member asked:
My friend has gotten lung cancer. is he going to be okay?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Many variables: What type of cancer, usually small cell or non-small cell. How big is the cancer, and what stage is it? Has it spread anywhere? How health is your friend? Quite a wide range of questions. Small, early, cancers can be completely removed with surgery, with excellent prognosis.
Answered 9/29/2016
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