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How Long Does A Patient Live After Being Diagnosed With Stage 3 Stomach Cancer?
how long does a patient live ater being diagnosed with stage 3 stomach cancer with treatment. the patient is a 79 year old male that is diabetic and has bad hear and some type of blood disorder . We just would like some general time frame. It is my father in law and he refuses any type of treatment. Thanks so much for your help
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
Hi,
Stage III lung cancer can also be subdivided according to TNM classification. Your father is diabetic and having some blood disorder. I do not know what type of blood disorder it is even then he can be treated with chemotherapy and radiation and if surgery is possible he may have 3 year survival upto 80%. If his medical condition does not suit such radical treatment oral chemotherapy can also be tried. Consult with your oncologist. Take care.
Stage III lung cancer can also be subdivided according to TNM classification. Your father is diabetic and having some blood disorder. I do not know what type of blood disorder it is even then he can be treated with chemotherapy and radiation and if surgery is possible he may have 3 year survival upto 80%. If his medical condition does not suit such radical treatment oral chemotherapy can also be tried. Consult with your oncologist. Take care.
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