
What Is The Life Expectancy Of An Elderly Person With Stomach Cancer?

Question: My father is 91 and has been diagnosed with esophagus and stomach cancer the cancer is also on the lymph nodes, he has recently had a stint placed so that he can have some foods, I live in Canada and he is in XXXXXXX My question is how much time do I have to go and see him, I know
its impossible to give me an exact time but even if you give me an average I would be most grateful. When I go I want to see him alive. Thank you.
its impossible to give me an exact time but even if you give me an average I would be most grateful. When I go I want to see him alive. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
He may not live longer than 3months!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what your father is going through. The time to see your father alive is now. 50 percent of patients will not live beyond 3months with this disease condition.
I understand how disturbing dealing with such an information is. However, we at times simply have to embrace what we cannot change and carry on.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
He may not live longer than 3months!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what your father is going through. The time to see your father alive is now. 50 percent of patients will not live beyond 3months with this disease condition.
I understand how disturbing dealing with such an information is. However, we at times simply have to embrace what we cannot change and carry on.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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