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Lung Cancer Stages

Research Notes on Lung Cancer Stages


Lung cancer staging is an assessment of the degree of spread of the cancer from its original source. It is an important factor affecting the prognosis and potential treatment of lung cancer. Non-small cell lung carcinoma is staged from IA ("one A", best prognosis) to IV ("four", worst prognosis). Small cell lung carcinoma is classified as limited stage if it is confined to one half of the chest and within the scope of a single radiotherapy field. Otherwise it is extensive stage. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • Treatment for lung cancer can include surgical resection, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.1
  • Staging is important to determine appropriate treatment.1
  • Stage 0 cancer has a 70-80% five-year survival rate.2
  • Staging is different for non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer.3

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 MedicineNet: What Is Staging Of Lung Cancer?
  2. ↑ About.com: Lung Cancer Stages And Survival Rates
  3. ↑ Mayo Clinic: Lung Cancer Tests And Diagnosis

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  • Contributor: Lesgreen Babaran, PTRP
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  • Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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  • Last update: Nov. 10, 2008

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