r/lungcancer • u/Jean4671 • Nov 17 '24

Question 9cm lung mass

Hello I am posting for my uncle they told him that he has a 9cm lung mass in his left lung

He had a pet scan done but we don’t have the results yet and the surgeon and doctors are think in about removal.

My guess is that they want to make sure there aren’t more masses in his body somewhere else before they perform the surgery. What I’m trying to ask is what are his chances of survival if they remove the mass? What are the chances that it hasn’t spread anywhere else he is 48.

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u/WalkingHorse NSCLC T2b, N0, M0 IIA 🫁 Currently NED Nov 17 '24

Hey there. My tumor was close to that size. Surgeon and oncologist were certain that it surely spread at the very least to my lymph nodes. Long story short, it was contained in the tumor that was removed via a RATS lobectomy.

Does that mean there are no microscopic cancer cells running around in my body? Who knows. Current science center the farther I can get from initial dx and tx without recurrence the closer I get to being considered "cured".

All this to say, every cancer dx is unique. Have hope and best wishes. 🤍

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u/Jean4671 Nov 17 '24

I have an update his legs have gotten worse

And they are currently doing a biopsy

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u/WalkingHorse NSCLC T2b, N0, M0 IIA 🫁 Currently NED Nov 17 '24

Oh good. Keep us updated on his biopsy results.

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u/Jean4671 Nov 18 '24

Doctor said it will take a week we’re all very scared rn they are currently performing a mri