What Is The Life Expectancy For Someone With Prostate Cancer Metasteses To Bone?

Posted on Wed, 4 Dec 2013

Question: What is the life expectancy for someone with prostate cancer metasteses to the bones?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer: 5 year relative survival rate is 29% Detailed Answer: Hello, According to the American Cancer Society, the mean 5 year survival rate for a person with prostate cancer with metastasis to bone is 29%. That means, the chances that an affected person can live upto 5 years after diagnosing the condition is 29%. Hope this clarifies your doubt. Let me know if you have more queries. Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar