A 2 cm lung tumor is considered to be on the larger end of the smaller size range for lung tumors, specifically falling into Stage 1A2.
According to staging classifications, the size of a lung tumor is an important factor in determining the stage of lung cancer and subsequent treatment options. Here's a breakdown:
- Stage 1A1: Tumor is 1 cm or smaller.
- Stage 1A2: Tumor is larger than 1 cm but not more than 2 cm.
- Stage 1A3: Tumor is larger than 2 cm but not more than 3 cm.
Therefore, a 2 cm tumor, while still relatively small, represents the upper limit of Stage 1A2.
