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Please tell me how long it takes for to get to stage iv lung cancer?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Varies: Type of lung cancer: squamous is slow adeno can be variable small cell is quick may not be found until already stageiv since they are frequently asymptomatic until late.

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Answered 4/8/2013

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