What should I expect after being diagnosed with early stage lung cancer?

Getting a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and it's completely natural to have questions about what comes next. Early-stage lung cancer often has many treatment options available, and connecting with your medical team will help you understand the specific path forward for your situation - many people in this community have walked similar journeys and may share their experiences to help you feel less alone.

I had stage 1 sclc, had 5 radiation treatments, declined chemo bc I am old and didn’t feel I could handle it. My scan 6 months ago I was clear. Tomorrow I go for my 6 month scan.

I was wrong about the time….it was a 3 month scan! Anyway I had it and praise God it was clear of cancer. I do have some sort of infection/inflammation on the bottom of my lung. My oncologist gave me a prescription for steroids. I saw my pulmonologist the next day (I have COPD 24/7 oxygen) who said my lung function has deteriorated and seemed more upset than my oncologist did about the inflammation/infection. He wants to think about it and see me in June.