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lynntaylor
lynntaylor CSN Member Posts: 39
in Lung Cancer #1
Quick question, what is the difference between being diagnosed with NSCLC stage 3A versus 3B? I thought I understood the difference until I recently read new material... and now i'm not so sure.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks, and hope all have a wonderful and safe Memorial weekend!
LT
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  • deltafun
    deltafun CSN Member Posts: 50
    #2
    question
    I have been diagnosed with 3b lung cancer. From what the oncologist and surgeon told me yesterday 5/25/11 is, 3a is operable and 3b is not. However, the surgeon I met with yesterday said he may be able to remove the whole lung but wants to wait and see how the chemo and radiation shrinks the tumor. It's 9.3 cm now.

    Like you, I am a little confused about the difference. He also said it was 3b because it is also in the lymph nodes in my chest.
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  • Ex_Rock_n_Roller
    Ex_Rock_n_Roller CSN Member Posts: 281 Member
    #3
    Staging
    It has to do with size, location, and spread, I believe. There are some good sites on the net where they grid it out and explain the different factors they use.
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