“If lung cancer is caught in the early stage and removed surgically, how does it come back? My surgeon said that he removed it all and there was no cancer in the nodes — but now it’s back. Why?” Read our expert’s response.
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If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, it’s important to learn as much as you can about your treatment options. Our Healthwise Library provides detailed information.
The Providence Thoracic Oncology Program (TOP) offers leading-edge lung-cancer care and extensive access to clinical trials; 25 percent of TOP patients participate in clinical trials, compared to a national average of 2 to 3 percent. Learn more.
Listen to recorded information about lung cancer risks, symptoms and preventive measures.
Smoking causes 87 percent of lung cancer deaths and 30 percent of deaths from all types of cancer in the United States. Our Smoking Cessation Resource Center can help you quit.
“If lung cancer is caught in the early stage and removed surgically, how does it come back? My surgeon said that he removed it all and there was no cancer in the nodes — but now it’s back. Why?” 
