There is no authoritative data to show what is the chance of recurrence after lung cancer surgery, generally the chance of recurrence after lung cancer surgery is 30%~60%. It is recommended that patients should have regular review after surgery and pay attention to adjusting their life style.
The chance of recurrence after lung cancer surgery should be judged according to the stage of lung cancer of patients. If patients have stage I and II non-small cell lung cancer, the chance of recurrence is usually 30% 5 years after surgery. If the patient has stage III non-small cell lung cancer, the recurrence rate is 60% 5 years after surgery, but the specific recurrence rate needs to be judged according to the patient’s condition.
It is suggested that patients need to consult doctor for review in time after lung cancer surgery, and they should ensure enough rest and eat nutritious food, such as eggs, fish, oranges, green vegetables and so on.
After lung cancer surgery, patients need to consult doctor in time, and doctor will judge the chance of recurrence after surgery according to patient’s condition. In addition, patients should avoid smoking and drinking alcohol after surgery, and they can do physical exercise appropriately when their body permits.