Prognosis
This is the prediction or estimate given by a medical professional on how serious the condition may be and the necessary steps to live with the disease. About 34% of people diagnosed with this condition live for just a year because when the disease is finally noticed, it is already at this stage and then it is already spreading throughout the body. There is a 1% survival rate for a stage 3C patient, 26% for a stage 3B patient and also a survival rate of 36% for a stage 3A patient in which there is a five-year guarantee.
The survival rate is best known at the time of diagnosis, thereby early diagnosis is advised. This stage of lung cancer can be treated, especially if diagnosed early. Some undergo surgery while some undergo different forms of therapy and medications. Some factors determine the type of treatment to be prescribed, such as
- The age
- The overall health of the patient
- The type of the disease
- The stage of the cancer