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What Are The Chances Of Survival Of A Cancer Patient?

The doctor said my Aunt has stage 3 Cancer. To quote him "I would favor a primary Duodenal tumor due to the recent finding of tuulovillous Adenoma on Mucosal Biopsy during her endoscopy. It also said the took 5 biopsies yet did not find 1 cancer cell and they said it is around a main artery so they can not operate. What are the survival statistics with this ?
Tue, 14 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your aunt's situation and problem.
Any tumour which is around major arteries is inoperable. At the same time chances of hematogenous spread is also high and hence chances of metastases are also high.
So prognosis in her case is poor.
Five year survival rate is 40-50 %.
Usual life expectancy is less than 3 years.
Treatment options are palliative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, nutritional support and pain management.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your aunt. Thanks.
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What Are The Chances Of Survival Of A Cancer Patient?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your aunt s situation and problem. Any tumour which is around major arteries is inoperable. At the same time chances of hematogenous spread is also high and hence chances of metastases are also high. So prognosis in her case is poor. Five year survival rate is 40-50 %. Usual life expectancy is less than 3 years. Treatment options are palliative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, nutritional support and pain management. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your aunt. Thanks.