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For what length of time do i have if i get diagnosed with lung cancer?
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Depends: This depends on the stage and type of lung cancer, ranging from complete cure chance of 75-80% with stage 1a to several weeks to few months with advance stage 4.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Depends: Found early, small and peripheral in the lung one may be cured if advanced, small cell, metastatic there is palliative but no cures likely.
Answered 12/9/2013
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