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What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Liver Cancer Stage 4 Patient?

my dad was diagnosed with lung and mestasis liver cancer stage Iv last june, the doctor didnt give any medication anymore. he is suffering much now he has high fever and his feet is now swollen. how long will he still suffer. i dont want to see him suffering.

Sat, 17 May 2014
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The stage 4 liver cancer has very poor life expectancy.
The average stage 4 liver cancer survival rates is about 6 months to 1 year, with treatment.
The intent of treatment should be basic supportive care to improve quality of life.

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DR De
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What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Liver Cancer Stage 4 Patient?

The stage 4 liver cancer has very poor life expectancy. The average stage 4 liver cancer survival rates is about 6 months to 1 year, with treatment. The intent of treatment should be basic supportive care to improve quality of life. Regards DR De