Question 1

how bad is stage 4 cancer?

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Verybad: Stage IV  of what organ ?     In general it is end stage terminal cancer , how ever some cancers  like lymphomas , testicular tumors etc  when detected late will respond well to chemotherapy.

Question 2

can stage 4 cancer mean u will die soon?

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Not necessarily: Stage 4 cancer is a late stage cancer which has spread inside the body. But the survival is quite varied and it depends on which type of cancer it is. For many cancers we have good treatments and patients can live for several months to several years. Cancers like colon, breast and kidney can be controlled for 2-5 years even in stage 4.  Others can be fatal over a period of few months.

Question 3

how long do you have to live in stage 4 cancer?

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Quite variable: Stage IV cancer generally means that the cancer has spread from its organ of origin to other organs.  How long you have to live depends on where the cancer originated. For example, stage IV breast or colon cancer is much more easily treated than stage IV pancreatic or gallbladder cancer.  So you need additional information to fully answer your question.

Question 4

can stage 4 cancer develop over only three months?

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Yes: Yes, unfortunately it can.

Question 5

for what length of time can you live with stage 4 cancer?

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Depends: Depends greatly on the type of cancer. A few stage IV cancer patients can be cured (lymphoma or testicular) some others can live for many years (er positive breast cancer) and yet others die very quickly.  Also depends on the general health of the patient.

Question 6

how long can it take for a healthy person to develop stage 4 cancer?

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Hard to Know: Many healthy people get cancer.  Stage IV just means that the cancer has spread around the body away from where it started (metastases).  Some cancers spread around the body very early and the tumor where it started might be small and asymptomatic by the time that the metastases are detected. Fast growing cancers probably start 2-6 mo before diagnosis.  Slow ones probably take a few years.

Question 7

what do you suggest if my wife has survived stage 4 cancer is there any organization that will do something for her?

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Need more info: First of all, her doctor is a good source of information.  The American Cancer Society has a great website with resources, help, and support.  Without knowing more about what kind of cancer she had, how long ago, what kind of treatment she was given, and what her most recent exams and scans show, it's hard to know what advice to give you.  I also am not sure what "something" you want done for her?

Question 8

can you let me know how many mutations does a stage 4 cancer have ?

Accepted Answer

Not relevant: Stage 4 suggests that the cancer is metastatic or widespread. It is a clinical description to help determine prognosis and sometimes treatment options. Mutations are what happens to dna of normal cells that turn them into cancer. There can be many mutations, even in early cancer, but all it takes is one mutation.

Question 9

so if i took 60 - 50mg pills of atenelol would that be enough for a 300lbs man to die.  i have a stage 4 cancer and don't want to fight it.

Accepted Answer

Hospice: You should get a consultation from hospice people. They have better ways to alleviate pain and discomfort.

Question 10

what do you suggest if my mom has stage 4 cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cancer of....?: Treatment and prognosis of stage 4 cancers depend on the kind of cancer and the general health.  She should see an oncologist.

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