What is the Prognosis for Patients with Lung Nodules?
The prognosis for patients with lung nodules varies widely. Benign nodules generally do not affect life expectancy. However, the outlook for malignant nodules depends on factors such as the type and stage of cancer, the patient's overall health, and how early the cancer is detected. Early-stage lung cancers that are confined to a single nodule and have not spread to lymph nodes or other organs often have a better prognosis.
