Stage IIB lung cancer describes a tumor that is 5 cm or less in size that has spread to the lymph nodes within the lung, called the N1 lymph nodes. A stage IIB cancer can also be a tumor more than 5 cm wide that has not spread to the lymph nodes.
Stage IIIA: The tumor is 5 cm or less in size and has not invaded nearby organs, but there is spread to nearby lymph nodes without spread to other organs (T1 or T2, N1, M0).
In other cases, the cancer may have reached the lymph nodes in the same area of the chest as the original tumor—typically, the lymph nodes near the bronchus or within the lung. In addition, the cancer meets one of the following criteria: The lung cancer tumor is larger than 7 cm.
Or stage 3B means one or more of the following: the cancer is between 3cm and 5cm. it is smaller than 5cm and has grown into the main airway of the lung (main bronchus) it is smaller than 5cm and has grown into the membrane covering the lung (visceral pleura)
In contrast, Mydral et al16 found the time from onset of symptoms to treatment was shorter in patients with stage IV lung cancer (median 3.4 months) than in those with stage I/II disease (median 5.5 months).
More than half of lung cancer patients will die within one year of diagnosis even with treatment. Without treatment, patients may die even sooner. For any hope of survival, medical or surgical treatment is necessary.
The most common areas for lung cancer to spread to are: nearby lymph nodes or a single distant lymph node. the brain. bones.
5 cm is about the size of a lime. 6 cm is about the size of an egg. 7 cm is about the size of a peach.
How fast does lung cancer spread? The rate at which lung cancer spreads varies from patient to patient. But, generally speaking, lung cancer is typically a cancer that grows quickly and spreads early.
Additionally, the median survival time for those with stage 4 lung cancer is four months, meaning that 50% of patients will be alive only four months after their diagnosis. Sadly, this means that most patients experience a terminal stage 4 lung cancer prognosis.
A stage IIA cancer describes a tumor larger than 4 cm but 5 cm or less in size that has not spread to the nearby lymph nodes. Stage IIB lung cancer describes a tumor that is 5 cm or less in size that has spread to the lymph nodes within the lung, called the N1 lymph nodes.
Stage 1. In stage 1, the tumor is only in the lung. It is bit small (4 centimeters or less). It has not spread to nearby lymph nodes or outside the chest.
The stage of a cancer describes the size of a tumour and how far it has spread from where it originated. The grade describes the appearance of the cancerous cells. If you're diagnosed with cancer, you may have more tests to help determine how far it has progressed.
The 5-year relative survival rate for NSCLC in women in the United States is 33%. The 5-year relative survival rate for men is 23%. For people with localized NSCLC, which means the cancer has not spread outside the lung, the overall 5-year relative survival rate is 65%.
Sometimes tumors that are 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) — or even larger — can be found in the breast.
Stage I: The cancer is in the lungs and has not spread. Stage II: The cancer is in the lungs and has started to spread to nearby lymph nodes. Stage III (locally advanced disease): The cancer is in the lungs and lymph nodes in the chest.
For patients who have small, early-stage lung cancer, the cure rate can be as high as 80% to 90%. Cure rates drop dramatically as the tumor becomes more advanced and involves lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
Inoperable lung cancer is a tumor that surgery can't treat. This might be because the cancer is in a hard-to-reach spot or for other reasons, like if it's spread outside your lungs. It's also called unresectable lung cancer. Just because you can't have surgery doesn't mean you can't do anything about the cancer.
Typically, masses that are superficial and less than 5 cm in size tend to be benign, whereas, masses that are greater than 5 cm or found deep to the fascia have a higher likelihood of being malignant.
Stage 1. This is the earliest stage of invasive cancer. It means the cancer is 2cm or smaller and it is 5mm deep or less. It has not spread to nearby tissues, lymph nodes or other organs.
Outlook / Prognosis
Small cell lung cancer is a very aggressive illness. Without treatment, most people with small cell lung cancer die a few months after they're diagnosed. Healthcare providers can treat small cell lung cancer, but the disease often comes back.
When cancer blocks the lungs, there may eventually be not enough healthy lung tissue to allow you to absorb the oxygen you need. If you have advanced cancer, you might not have the strength to fight off a lung infection, even with strong antibiotics. So the infection can eventually lead to death.
Survival for all stages of lung cancer
around 40 out of every 100 people (around 40%) survive their cancer for 1 year or more. around 15 out of every 100 people (around 15%) will survive their cancer for 5 years or more. 10 out of every 100 people (10%) will survive their cancer for 10 years or more.