Survival rates question.

I suppose they are taking it as abroad average. Some have survived much longer.. I'm on 1 year and feeling fine

Lesya8bcc66, good question!  I always assume that these stats and tables mean survival rates for patients who have accepted treatment.  And I think they mean from first diagnosis.  I was diagnosed with Stage 2B NSCLC in Feb 2017, and over 2017 to 2020 I've received surgery and chemo, then re-staging, more chemo and radiotherapy, then a year's immunotherapy.  I was discharged from further surveillance in July last year and here I am, having survived nearly 9 years.  I certainly feel lucky, and send good wishes to you.  Being diagnosed with early stage lung cancer means your likely survival chances are much better than late stage, though there are so many treatments available now that more and more of us are long-term survivors at any stage. 

Hi Lesya8bcc66  statistics are very out dated. Lung cancer treatment has come such a long way in recent years with immunotherapy and targeted treatments, that people are living much longer lives with lung cancer than ever before. It really does depend on the person, as everyone’s cancer is unique to them, and how people react to treatment is different. 

I wish you a long  and healthy life

I’m on palliative care, inoperable stage 4 lung cancer with brain mets - that has been treated.

When I was initially diagnosed I was given12-18 months, that was 18 months ago, I’m still quite well & live a relatively normal life, if you have 5 mins read my profile you’ll see my story & treatments. I still have Immunotherapy every 6wks & full body scans every 12wks.

Everyone’s body reacts differently to cancer I feel, so oncologists have to given you worst case scenario so you & those around you are prepared, I think being as positive as possible can help, & I like to think that’s what’s helped me thus far on my cancer journey.

Wishing you all the best

Thank you dear and I wish you al the best with your journey.Wishing you a long and happy life.

Hi

The '5 Years' is a line in the sand i.e if you have been deemed as being cancer free for 5 years post treatment, then you are classed as a survivor (or cured). 

Survival  rates will vary based on the circumstances of the individual. e.g other underlying health issues, how they responded to the treatment etc.

As time goes on, lung cancer survival rates should increase as early detection and more treatment options become available.

Hope this helps a bit.

Kegsy x

Thank you.All the best

As Kegsy says, I believe 5 years is a line in the sand.

I was diagnosed with NSCLC stage T3AN1M0 and had my right lung removed followed by chemo (immunotherapy wasn't availabe then). That was 11.5 years ago with no further problems with it so far.

My wife has had it in he ovaries bowel kidney and liver. That was back in the early 70's, she's still with me.