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Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Can She Survive 12 Months
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
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.
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
Can she live beyond 12 months?
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.
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
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
Brief Answer:
Most probably she will slowly decline
Detailed Answer:
Most probably she will slowly decline.
Most probably she will slowly decline
Detailed Answer:
Most probably she will slowly decline.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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