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My friend has gotten lung cancer. is he going to be okay?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

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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