Lung cancer recurrence is lung cancer that comes back after a period of being undetectable.
It can occur in the same location as the original cancer or in a different part of the body.
The odds of a recurrence depend on many factors, including the key in and stage of cancer.
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Symptoms
General signs of cancersuch as fatigue andunintentional weight lossmay signal a recurrence.
A person may experience other symptoms based on the location of the cancer.
These disorders are rare and more common with SCLC than NSCLC.
Cause
Most lung cancer recurrences are due to the spread of the original cancer.
Coping
It is difficult to cope with a lung cancer recurrence.
The disappointment can be overwhelming, and lead to depression and anxiety.
These emotions are entirely normal.
Lung cancer usually recurs within five years and it is often metastatic, which means it has spread.
If you have symptoms of a lung cancer recurrence, see your healthcare provider.
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