Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma, is a 

malignant lung tumor characterized by

uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. This growth can spread beyond the lung by
the process of metastasis into nearby tissue or other parts of the body.

What is usually the first sign of lung cancer?

Early warning signs of lung cancer

A new cough that is persistent or worsens, or a change in an existing chronic cough.

Cough that produces blood. Pain in the chest, back or shoulders that worsens during
coughing, laughing or deep breathing. Shortness of breath that comes on suddenly and
occurs during everyday 

What is the life expectancy with lung cancer?

Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is very aggressive. For limited stage SCLC, the five-year
survival rate is 14 percent. Median survival is 16 to 24 months. Median survival for
extensive stage SCLC is six to 12 months.

How does lung cancer start?

Lung cancer starts when abnormal cells grow out of control in the lung. They can
invade nearby tissues and form tumours. Lung cancer can start anywhere in the lungs
and affect any part of the respiratory system. The cancer cells can spread, or
metastasize, to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body.

Can lung cancer be cured?

As with many other cancers, a key to surviving lung cancer is catching it in its earliest
stages, when it is most treatable. For patients who have small, early-stage lung
cancer, the cure rate can be as high as 80% to 90%.

Do you feel ill with lung cancer?

In its early stages, lung cancer doesn't typically have symptoms you can see or feel.
Later, it often causes coughing, wheezing, and chest pain. But there are other, lesser-
known effects that can show up, too -- in places you may not expect.

Is Stage 1 lung cancer curable?

With early intervention, stage I lung cancer can be highly curable. Usually, your
doctor will want to remove the cancer with surgery. You also may need chemo or
radiation therapy if traces of cancer remain or are likely to stay.
 How long does it take for lung cancer to progress from Stage 1 to Stage 4?
It takes about three to six months for most lung cancers to double their size.
Therefore, it could take several years for a typical lung cancer to reach a size at which it
could be diagnosed on a chest X-ray.

What are the odds of beating lung cancer?

The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is 56 percent for cases detected when the
disease is still localized (within the lungs). However, only 16 percent of lung cancer
cases are diagnosed at an early stage. For distant tumors (spread to other organs) the
five-year survival rate is only 5 percent.

What are the 4 types of lung cancer?

Lung Cancer Types
 The most common types of lung cancer include lung nodules, non-small cell lung
cancer, small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma.
 Rare lung cancers often don't originate in the lung.
 Rare lung cancers vary according to size, recommended treatment options and
rate of metastasis.

Does anyone survive lung cancer?

The 5-year survival rate for all people with all types of lung cancer is 21%. The 5-year
survival rate for men is 17%. The 5-year survival rate for women is 24%. The 5-year
survival rate for NSCLC is 25%, compared to 7% for small cell lung cancer.