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What Is The Life Expectancy With Lung Cancer?
my 85 year old mother has stage 4 lung cancer which metastisized to her ribs. she took radiation for the pain, but refused chemo. she also has copd and a pacemaker. can you give us an idea what expect as far as life expectancy an quality of life? thanks
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
Hi
Your mother is suffering from stage 4 lung cancer.
Aim of treatment during this stage is basic supportive care.
Average survival time varies from 6 to 9 months.
Regards
DR De
Your mother is suffering from stage 4 lung cancer.
Aim of treatment during this stage is basic supportive care.
Average survival time varies from 6 to 9 months.
Regards
DR De
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