What is the average life expectancy for someone diagnosed with lung cancer?

Answer by  patti (29325)

There are several kinds of lung cancer. The type and its stage at the point of diagnosis contribute to the outlook for the patient's survival.

Answer by  Sally1049 (158)

Life expectancy for a lung cancer diagnosis varies depending on what stage the cancer is in. Lung cancer has four stages, which are indicator of how much the cancer has spread. The five year survival rate is as follows: Stage 1, 50%; Stage 2, 30%; Stage 3, 5-15%; Stage 4, 2%. Your doctor can determine better based on your circumstances.

Answer by  R30 (20)

Average life expectancy can for someone diagnosed with lung cancer can range from 20 months to 44 months, depending on the stage of the disease.

Answer by  newgeneration (699)

Determining life expectancy depends on the stage, type and location of the cancer, the patient's age and sex, how they respond to treatment, other health conditions and whether the cancer causes other complications, like high blood pressure. For a non-small cell Stage 4 cancer, the median life expectancy is around 8 months.