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What Is The Longevity Of Survival In The Event Of A Lung Cancer?
My sister was diagnosed with lung cancer which has gone to the brain. The doctor prescribed five doses of radium therepy to deal with the sympthoms but confirmed there was no cure as the cancer had metastesised rapidely troughout the brain. How long should we expect to have her on this earth?
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Hi
Your sister is suffering from stage 4 lung cancer.
Aim of treatment at this stage is palliative chemotherapy along with basic supportive care to improve quality of life.
Average overall survival at this stage varies from 6 to 9 months.
Regards
DR De
Your sister is suffering from stage 4 lung cancer.
Aim of treatment at this stage is palliative chemotherapy along with basic supportive care to improve quality of life.
Average overall survival at this stage varies from 6 to 9 months.
Regards
DR De
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