Pulmonologist Questions Oncology

Is lung cancer curable?

My friend is 52-years-old and he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Is lung cancer curable?

2 Answers

This depends on the stage. Early stage lung cancers can be cured with surgery.
Yes, lung cancer is curable. However it depends on the specifics of each type of tumor and how localized or advanced it is. In situation is unique and this question can more precisely be answered by your thoracic surgeon once he or she knows the specifics.