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Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Can She Survive 12 Months

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Posted on Wed, 13 Mar 2024
Question: My mum has just been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer that can't be operated on or have any treatment. Mum has had a metal biliary stent put in for jaundice and she looks so much better. Mum is on palliative care. Can Mum still be here in 12 months? I cant cope with this diagnosis not knowing how long we have. Mum only has tummy discomfort and is still eating and drinking. How long can I have my mum for please? One heartbroken daughter
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
She may live for 12 months

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and I am sorry to hear this from your mother.
I think she may be living for 12 months.
She may have palliative care and live for 12 months.
Let me know if I can assist you.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)
Can she live beyond 12 months?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be about a year

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
She still have chances to live beyond a year but with stage 4 pancreatic cancer the average life expectancy is a year.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (11 hours later)
Will mum slowly decline or will she be pretty much the same as she is now before things Start to happen? I am so scared and upset at losing my mum
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most probably she will slowly decline

Detailed Answer:
Most probably she will slowly decline.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Can She Survive 12 Months

Brief Answer: She may live for 12 months Detailed Answer: Hello, I read your query and I am sorry to hear this from your mother. I think she may be living for 12 months. She may have palliative care and live for 12 months. Let me know if I can assist you. Thanks.