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What Is The Duration For Stage 2 Lung Cancer From Stage 1?
my doctor believes i have stage 1 lung cancer and i'm set to have a pet scan in a few weeks to verify it.
I was wondering how long does it take on average to become stage 2? 3? 4?
I am 70 and in otherwise quite healthy condition. The cancer was found quite by accident by having a chest xray after having a car accident.
I was wondering how long does it take on average to become stage 2? 3? 4?
I am 70 and in otherwise quite healthy condition. The cancer was found quite by accident by having a chest xray after having a car accident.
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
The average doubling time i.e., the tumor to grow twice its size is 4 to 6 months.
It depends on the biology of the cancer and it varies from person to person some times it takes years also.
Dont worry that your petscan schedule will delay treatment. Pet scan is needed to stage accurately and plan your treatment accordingly.
It depends on the biology of the cancer and it varies from person to person some times it takes years also.
Dont worry that your petscan schedule will delay treatment. Pet scan is needed to stage accurately and plan your treatment accordingly.
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