How long can a person live with Stage 4 cancer, from ****** cancer that metastasized to the bone?
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at
4:29 pm
sweet julia asked:
My mom has a stage 4 cancer. She found out she has ****** cancer stage 1, 8 years ago. Around year 2000. Then this year her ****** cancer has metastasized to the bone on her chest. And is now stage 4. Does anyone now if my mom can still live a long life? I’m really saddened by this but i’m making the most of every day i spend with her.
She’s 43 years old
Tagged with: 8 Years • Cancer Bone • Cancer Stage • Liver Cancer Treatment • Metastasized • Mom • Stage 1 • Stage 4 Cancer • Sweet Julia • Year 2000
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Stage 4 Lung Cancer
I’m sorry to hear that, I don’t know the answer to your question but I hope for the best. God bless you both.
Stage 4 Lung Cancer
There is no good answer. Everyone is different.
Liver Cancer Treatment
Everyone is different. Love and enjoy each other for whatever time you share.
Stage 4 Lung Cancer
There are no guarantees, but ****** cancer that has metastasised to the bones can often be managed, sometimes for years.
I know someone for whom it has been eight years so far.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
The ****** cancer survival rate for Stage 4 ****** cancer is much lower than for ****** cancer detected at earlier stages.
Stage 4 ****** cancer, or advanced ****** cancer, has metastasized to other tissue including bone tissue, lung tissue, or the liver. When ****** cancer has overwhelmed the body’s natural defenses and spread this far by the time the cancer is first diagnosed, the 5-year survival rate drops to 16%-20% in the United States (American Cancer Society).
Up to 5% of white women in the U.S., and up to 9% of black women have advanced ****** cancer spread to distant tissue at the time of first diagnosis. This difference is usually attributed to poverty and lack of health insurance.
In general, women who have advanced ****** cancer at the time of diagnosis live approximately 18 months after diagnosis (median survival rate). Those who are still alive five years after their diagnosis of advanced ****** cancer can live an additional 3.5 years (median survival rate) according to the American Cancer Society.
Since this is the most deadly category of ****** cancer, it is important to work closely with all the health care providers. New treatments are being developed all the time, and second, or even third opinions may give the patient more information about newly discovered successful solutions.
Early detection is clearly the most important factor in ****** cancer survival rates. ****** cancer detected at Stage 1 while it is still localized to the ****** has a survival rate of 98%-100%, while metastasized ****** cancer first detected at Stage 4 drops down to 16%-20%.
Early detection procedures must include monthly self-examinations done at the same time each month. From age 20-40, healthy women should have clinical ****** exams performed by their health care providers every three years. After age 40, the ****** exams should be annually and should include a mammogram or similar procedure.
North American white women have the highest rates of ****** cancer in the world, but the 5-year survival rate for all stages (Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4) combined is 88% for the U.S. A recent study found European countries have lower 5-year ****** cancer survival rates, with England at 77.8% and Ireland at 76.2% (Lancet Oncology).
The difference in these survival rates is usually attributed to life-saving early detection.
Stage 4 Lung Cancer
A patient who has been diagnosed for the stage IV ****** cancer can have life in term of few years, but it depends more on the number of metastasis, the histology and grade, effect of previous therapies, hormonal receptor status, HER2 status and co-morbid conditions.
Therefore, assessing all these aspects can be best done by the treating oncologist and will be able to give you an appropriate answer.
It seems your mother had been diagnosed cancer at an early age of 35, therefore, it is imperative that you start yourself a regular check up by a doctor for ****** cancer latest by age of 30.
Cannot help much but take care and all the best.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
sweet Julia,
It really depends on how your mom’s body responds to the treatment. Unfortunatley, there is no for sure answer. The hardest part is waiting. I know……..
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
*hugs* I am not sure about how to answer this one but I just wanted to give you a hug I lost my mom 5 years ago to pancreatic cancer, its been difficult.. just cherish every single moment you have with your mother! No matter what happeneds those memories will last a life time and no one can take that from you! God Bless you, your family and your mother! Your in my thoughts!
Liver Cancer Treatment
Hi there,
I know exactly how you are feeling. My mother was diagnosed with stage IV ****** cancer, that also spread to two different spots in her bones. She first went for radiation for her bones (5 treatments)…Once she completed that – she went for 6 chemo treatments. Her first treatment was the worst – but they adjusted her meds and each treatment after that was ok.
She also tested positive for the HER2 gene, so she goes for the Herceptin treatment every 3 weeks, as well she gets a bone strengthener the same day through IV.
I know that it sounds like a lot – but she was diagnosed in July of 2008, and we have just found out that she is CANCER FREE…
Miracles happen – Just be there to support your mom…
email me anytime you need to talk!! I’m here for you!