Metastatic cancer to the lung
Alternative names:
lung cancer - metastatic; lung metastases; metastatic lung cancer; secondary lung cancer
Treatment:
Treatment of the primary cancer and surgical removal of the metastatic lung tumor (if all the tumor can be removed, and if the primary tumor is under good control) is the goal of treatment. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy may precede or follow surgical treatment.
The stress of illness can often be helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems. For this condition, see cancer - support group and lung disease - support group.
Expectations (prognosis):
The 5-year survival rate (number of people who live for at least 5 years after diagnosis) for secondary lung cancer treated surgically is 25 to 30%.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you experience cough with bloody sputum or other symptoms of this disorder.
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