Anil Dhawan Anil Dhawan Asked 6 months ago

How long can you survive with lung cancer without treatment?

A friend's relative was diagnosed with lung cancer, and they're facing a tough decision regarding treatment. It got me thinking about the severity of it. Roughly, how long can someone survive with lung cancer if they don't receive any treatment?

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Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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This is a life-and-death situation. Please do not, under any circumstances, rely on vague internet answers or any random 'remedies' for lung cancer. Without treatment, the prognosis is generally very poor. You MUST consult an oncologist for proper diagnosis, staging, and treatment options. Time is critical.

Saraswati Devi Saraswati Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Beta, lung cancer bina ilaaj ke... woh toh bahut mushkil hai. Bahut dard hota hai, aur body jaldi haar maan leti hai. Ismein gharelu nuskhe kaam nahi aate. Doctor ke paas jaana hi padega. Jaldi jaao aur apna ilaaj shuru karwao, usmein hi shanti hai.

Rahul Singh Rahul Singh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Lung cancer without treatment has a very grim outlook, usually a matter of months. No amount of gym or diet can fix that, it needs aggressive medical intervention. If you or someone you know is in this situation, please urge them to see an oncologist immediately. Every day counts.

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Nisha Gandhi Nisha Gandhi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Without treatment, lung cancer can progress very rapidly. While a healthy, vegetarian diet can support overall well-being, it's absolutely not a substitute for medical treatment in cancer. Please focus on getting proper medical care from oncologists. Food can help support, but cannot cure this.

Shankar Das Shankar Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Life is precious, my child. Lung cancer is a grave illness. Without proper medical treatment, the time is often very short, and the suffering can be immense. Do not lose time; seek the best medical help you can find. Modern treatments can extend life and provide comfort.

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Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Having seen this up close, I can tell you that without any treatment, the survival period for lung cancer is generally very, very short – often just a few months, maybe a year at most if you're lucky. It progresses quickly. You absolutely need to consult an oncologist for diagnosis and treatment plan. There's no alternative.

Gaurav Mehta Gaurav Mehta Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Bhai, for lung cancer, bina ilaaj ke baat mat karo. Yeh bohot serious hai. Survival time bohot kam hota hai, often a few months. Time waste mat karo, seedha doctor ke paas jaao. Har din important hai.

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