[PhilCollins]

Usually, when someone says he or she has, “advanced lung cancer,” how much longer do you the person lives? I had an aunt who learned that she had lung cancer that was caused by exposure to asbestos. She died about 2.5 months later.

[dfwgator]

Peter Jennings comes to mind, as he went on TV to announce he had the same thing, gone within a year.

But as I said on another thread, treatment has gotten better since that time.

[corlorde]

Usually, when someone says he or she has, “advanced lung cancer,” how much longer do you the person lives? I had an aunt who learned that she had lung cancer that was caused by exposure to asbestos. She died about 2.5 months later.

I would imagine it varies. For my dad, it was about a year before he passed away. There wasn't a "cure" as it were, just chemo to extend his life to get his affairs in order, which he didn't, he kept working and smoking, doing his thing up until he couldn't get out of bed and died at home. I think they give you a probability range depending on the type and location of the cancer tumor, and if it has spread in your body, like the lymph nodes. If it has spread, the range or life span decreases.

[Mouton]

When diagnosed is probably the most important. Early detection, even if it is the most deadly, can be treated....arrested for a time for sure. The positive news is there are many more treatments available today than say five years ago. I know Rush will find the best course. All we can do is offer prayers and hope for the best...God will take care of the rest.