Overall Lung Cancer Survival Stats
Survival rates for lung cancer vary depending on the type of cancer diagnosed and how early in progression the illness is diagnosed. Estimated overall survival rate for all lung cancer patients (regardless of cancer type and cancer stage) are estimated at:
Survival Time after Diagnosis
Years after Diagnosis Survival Rates
5 15%
10 5%
By the stage of cancer at diagnosis, survival rates are estimated at:
Survival Rate by Stage of Cancer at Diagnosis
Stage Survival Rates
Stage 0 70-80%
Stage I 50%
Stage II 30%
Stage III 15%
Stage IV Less than 2%
