Question 1

my husband was diagnosed with lung cancer with metastatic to the brain, now there's a bleed on the brain what is his life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Bad disease: Metastatic lung Cancer is a very bad cancer. An average patient can be expected to live between 4-12 months depending on how many sites of spread(besides the brain) he has and how mnay tumor nodules show up in his Brain scans. Patients with multiple brain metastases do poorly and may have even a shorter survival , sometimes just a few weeks unless his tumors shrink with the treatments offered  to

Question 2

what are the treatments for metastatic lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Usually Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is the mainstay for treatment and depending on factors such as age, cancer subtype, performance level, etc. The type of chemotherapy is decided by your oncologist. Cure is not possible but survival can be prolonged. Radiation is used for certain situations (pain, bleeding, cancer spread to brain, etc). Enrolling on clinical trials for patients is encouraged.

Question 3

how long can someone with lung cancer survive? if it's spread from bone cancer?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer: Usually ther is no five year survivors. The actual time depends on the type of cancer and health status of the patient.

Question 4

my grandpa is 75 yrs old and suffering from lung cancer it has spread to bones .what stage is he in .

Accepted Answer

Stage IV: You and Granddad have my sympathy. Perhaps there are still things that can be done to help

Question 5

what is outcome for patient with end stage metastatic lung cancer & extreme pleural thickening (benign)? has to have injections to liquefy & extract.

Accepted Answer

Final days: The patient should seek hospice care as this sounds like the disease is very advanced.  Hospice can make him comfortable.

Question 6

how can  a lung cancer metastatic to brain patient feels?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Depends on cell type, location, stage, time of origin, and metastatic activity

from nothing noticed at all in early stage to the worst possible misery and pain and breathlessness! and headaches can be miserable.
Weight loss , cachexia, cough, bleeding, drowning in sputum, are all possibles.
With spread, bone pain anywhere and paralysis can occur.
Do not smoke!

Question 7

my dad was diagnosed and died at age 80 with metastatic liver/lung cancer. will i get it too?

Accepted Answer

NO: There may be some genetic association with some cancers (eg Breast, Colon) but modern day SCREENING has all but eliminated the possibility of dying from these diesases (they are "caught" PRIOR to metastasizing (spreading)!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 8

my father wants to quit chemo after his 1st dose. he has metastatic lung cancer. he is taking herbal meds which has given him relief. how risky to qui?

Accepted Answer

Death: Of course your father has a right to choose to end his chemotherapy. But, that means his cancer will cause his death.

Question 9

what is the life expectancy of  six month lung cancer  that has  spread to the bone and brain?

Accepted Answer

Poor: Description suggests stage 4 disease  with  metastatic disease in 2 additional organ systems. Despite  advances in therapy for lung cancer   survival to  6 mo with this extent of disease is likely  25 to 30 %.

Question 10

father in law with metastatic lung cancer. has fallen 3 times and now on walker. any estimate on  time left.

Accepted Answer

I can&#x27;t estimate it.: Which type of lung cancer does he have? What grade is it?  Here are some stats for small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer:      See:  https://www.cancer.org/cancer/non-small-cell-lung-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/survival-rates.html **** https://www.cancer.org/cancer/small-cell-lung-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/survival-rates.html.

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How long can someone with lung cancer survive? if it's spread from bone cancer?

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My grandpa is 75 yrs old and suffering from lung cancer it has spread to bones .what stage is he in .

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What is outcome for patient with end stage metastatic lung cancer & extreme pleural thickening (benign)? has to have injections to liquefy & extract.

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How can a lung cancer metastatic to brain patient feels?

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My dad was diagnosed and died at age 80 with metastatic liver/lung cancer. will i get it too?

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My father wants to quit chemo after his 1st dose. he has metastatic lung cancer. he is taking herbal meds which has given him relief. how risky to qui?

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What is the life expectancy of six month lung cancer that has spread to the bone and brain?

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Father in law with metastatic lung cancer. has fallen 3 times and now on walker. any estimate on time left.

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