Question: What is the outlook for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer ?
Answer: Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The stage of the cancer (the size of the tumor and whether it is in the lung only or has spread to other places in the body). - The type of lung cancer. - Whether the cancer has mutations (changes) in certain genes, such as the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene or the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene. - Whether there are signs and symptoms such as coughing or trouble breathing. - The patients general health.
Source: CancerGov