The prognosis for lung cancer is dependent on a number of factors. First and foremost is if the cancer is a Small Cell Lung Cancer or a Non Small Cell Lung Cancer. The prognosis is very different depending on which type of lung cancer is found. Small Cell lung cancer is more aggressive than Non Small Cell Lung Cancer. The second most important factor for determining prognosis in lung cancer is, in the event that the type of cancer is a Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, is if the cancer has been found early enough such that it is possible to remove it with surgery. Non Small Cell Lung Cancer that has been found early enough to have surgery has some of the best chances for a cure. For comparison, Small Cell Lung Cancer is so aggressive, that surgery is not typically even an option for treating it – no matter how early it is found. Lastly, other factors as the general health of the person impact on the prognosis of a person with lung cancer. A person with lung cancer who also has heart failure and poorly controlled diabetes, for example, will have more difficulties with prolongation of survival than another person who has lung cancer and does not have these other medical problems in addition to the lung cancer. All of these principles and many more are covered in detail in the Lung Cancer audio CD available on www.CancerInPlainEnglish.com.