A Patient with Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

A patient with limited stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) has undergone chemotherapy with a good initial response to therapy. What will the provider tell this patient about the prognosis for treating this disease?

A) Surgical resection will improve survival chances dramatically.
B) That relapse is likely with a 2-year overall survival of 50%.
C) There is an 80% chance of 5-year survival.
D) Treatment will proceed with curative intent.