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Squamous nsclc in upper left lobe (3.3 cm), lower left lobe under 1.5 cm) and one mediastinal lymph node. what stage is it? is surgery an option?

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Dr. Jocelyn Tan answered

Lung cancer stage: PET scan can help determine if all these three areas are active. A mediastinal node biopsy can help stage it more accurately. Treatment will depend on the final accurate staging.

Answered 11/25/2015

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A member asked:

Squamous nsclc in upper left lobe (3.3 cm), lower left lobe under 1.5 cm) and one mediastinal lymph node. what stage is it? is surgery an option?

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Dr. Jocelyn Tan answered

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