There are variables that can increase or decrease life expectancy in any stage of lung cancer.
It also discusses factors that influence survival.
Each of these stages and sub-stages corresponds to a different five-year survival rate.
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Stage 1 lung cancer is diagnosed when there is no evidence ofcancer in nearby lymph nodesand no signs ofmetastasis.
Stage 1 Survival Statistics
Lung cancer survival is classified in different ways.
Both methods have their advantages and limitations.
According to SEER data from 2012 to 2018, localized NSCLC has a five-year survival rate of 65%.
The downside to the SEER classification system is that allows for a significant overlap in definitions.
Age
Lung cancer typically affects people over 65.
As a person ages, their general health tends to diminish, reducing their ability to fight the disease.
This can directly influence survival times according to data from the SEER Program.
Lung cancer tends to develop inwomenat a younger age than men.
The statistics below are a reflection of lung cancer survival overall, all stages combined.
Current smoking poses an even greatest risk, cutting survival times by half compared to never smokers.
By contrast, those who quit during or after treatment have a five-year survival rate of 70%.
Is Stage 1 Lung Cancer Curable?
Stage 1 typically requires surgery, for example.
On the flip side, pulmonary rehabilitation may help restore lung function and can potentially extend survival times well.
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