


How long do I have to live?
Cancer treatments are usually aimed at prolonging life and improving symptoms, rather than at cure. Many people and their families value honest and empathic discussion around their possible prognosis. However, it is critical to understand that every individual is different, that clinical trials and ‘averages’ do not apply to individuals, and that the doctor will almost always be wrong if they give a specific number of months or years.

New treatments for localized and regional lung cancer 2022
This year, a number of new treatments that have been established in distant lung cancer have been evaluated in combination with surgery for localized and regional lung cancer with impressive results leading to fast-track international approval for use.

How painful is lung cancer surgery?
It is common to be concerned about pain after lung cancer surgery, research suggests that on average the pain is 4 of out 10 on the first day after the operation. Here is an article that explains in more detail.