Do early-stage lung cancers eventually come back after surgery?

Early stage lung cancer may have the probability of recurrence after surgery, and due to individual differences, the specific situation depends on the patient’s recovery and related conditions, and it is suggested that the patient should develop good dietary habits and work and rest habits during the process of recovery and treatment, so as to help his/her condition to recover.
If the patient has micro-invasive cancer or carcinoma in situ, it will not recur under proper care. However, if the patient has microscopic residual cancer, or the residual cancer is close to the large blood vessels or the airway, then the operation will have higher risk and the possibility of recurrence will be higher. Therefore, the specific situation should be determined according to the patient’s own physical condition.
There is a certain probability of recurrence after surgery for early stage lung cancer, so it is suggested that patients should go to the hospital for regular checkups and pay close attention to the recovery situation.