Stage 4 lung cancer life expectancy is typically gauged using five-year survival rates. These estimate the percentage of people who will live for at least five years following the initial diagnosis.

A cancer diagnosis can feel like life is suddenly on a clock — but it doesn’t have to be. With the right strategy, many people are living longer, fuller lives even after diagnosis. While medical ...

This fact sheet explains how lung cancer is staged, and what each stage means. Lung cancer staging can be complex, but this fact sheet is intended for patient education. Our easy-to-read fact sheets ...