Q: my mom is 50 years a old and has been recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. what is life expectancy?

Can't be certain : There are many variables that affect survival. The lung cancer type and location. Younger people tend to live longer than older people with lung cancer. Women with lung cancer have a greater life expectancy than men with with lung cancer. Every case is different. That being said, the median stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer life expectancy is about 8 months. Five year survival is only 1%.

Q: what would the life expectancy of a stage 4 lung cancer patient be?

Stage 4 lung ca: Unfortunately many patients with lung cancer are diagnosed with "late stage" disease - either 3 or 4 - meaning it has spread outside the lungs. Fewer than 2% of stage 4 patients live 5 yrs. In fact, most with stage 4 will survive less than a year. At this stage, some patients elect to have chemo +/- radiation, but a lot of patients also elect palliative (comfort only) therapies.

Q: what is life expectancy of extensive stage 4 lung cancer?

Not long: This is a grave prognosis. Hope this helps.

Q: what is the life expectancy of someone with stage 4 lung cancer?

Not good: Life expectancy with stage lung cancer is not good. The average is 5-6 months. With chemotherapy, the life expectancy is about a year.

Q: my mom has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in both her lungs, lymph nodes & around the lining of the heart what is life expectancy ? she's 50

Variable: It's not possible to cure her advanced cancer. Try to make the most of every precious minute. My deepest condolences to her and you.

Q: stage 4 lung cancer no chemo tumor grew & cancer spread, clinical trial only now, on oxygen for sob, blood clots in legs, what is life expectancy?

Hard to say/depends.: At this stage of lung cancer, the options are limited as is survival. If treatment is done , it's usually chemotherapy and radiation and/or surgery after adjuvant chemotherapy. There are certainly trials out there and i would recommend talking to your doctor before starting any, but the chance for success is likely limited, as the 5 year survival of stage IV is <5%, but it doesn't hurt to try.

Question 1

my mom has stage 4 small cell lung cancer in  both lungs, in severe pain no biopsy no trtreatment what happens now ? life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

One question: Small cell lung cancer is almost always high-stage when it's discovered and the only question is whether she is a candidate for chemotherapy, which can be expected to make the disease vanish for at least several good months. If this is not possible, it should at least be possible to manage her discomfort; ask a hospice physician.

Question 2

what is the average life expectancy for patients diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer stage 4?

Accepted Answer

Very low-5% 5 yr.  : Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer is metastasis to any site other than lung, like brain.  This has a very low 5 year survival of 5% or less.  Very few (about 20%) have localized dissease at diagnosis.

Question 3

mom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 6/12. they are unsure if it is small cell /non small cell. 1st chemo drug did nothing . life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Sadly not long: The average 5 year survival for stage 4 lung cancer is near zero. 
The average survival is 1  year.

Question 4

with stage 4 lung cancer, what is the life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Low, less than 5%.: In stage IV lung cancer, the 5 year survival is <5%.  This is where the lung cancer has metastasized to anywhere else in the body.  Palliative care might be the best option at this point.

Question 5

my mom is 50 years a old and has been recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. what is life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Can't be certain : There are many variables that affect survival. The lung cancer type and location. Younger people tend to live longer than older people with lung cancer. Women with lung cancer have a greater life expectancy than men with with lung cancer.  Every case is different. That being said, the median stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer life expectancy is about 8 months. Five year survival is only 1%.

Question 6

what would the life expectancy of a stage 4 lung cancer patient be?

Accepted Answer

Stage 4 lung ca: Unfortunately many patients with lung cancer are diagnosed with "late stage" disease - either 3 or 4 - meaning it has spread outside the lungs.   Fewer than 2% of stage 4 patients live 5 yrs.  In fact, most with stage 4 will survive less than a year.   At this stage,  some patients elect to have chemo +/- radiation,  but a lot of patients also elect palliative (comfort only) therapies.

Question 7

what is life expectancy of extensive stage 4 lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not long: This is a grave prognosis.  Hope this helps.

Question 8

what is the life expectancy of someone with stage 4 lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not good: Life expectancy with stage lung cancer is not good. The average is 5-6 months. With chemotherapy, the life expectancy is about a year.

Question 9

my mom has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in both her lungs, lymph nodes & around the lining of the heart what is life expectancy ? she's 50

Accepted Answer

Variable: It's not possible to cure her advanced cancer. Try to make the most of every precious minute. My deepest condolences to her and you.

Question 10

stage 4 lung cancer no chemo tumor grew & cancer spread, clinical trial only now, on oxygen for sob, blood clots in legs, what is life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say/depends.: At this stage of lung cancer, the options are limited as is survival.  If treatment is done , it's usually chemotherapy and radiation and/or surgery after adjuvant chemotherapy.  There are certainly trials out there and i would recommend talking to your doctor before starting any, but the chance for success is likely limited, as the 5 year survival of stage IV is <5%, but it doesn't hurt to try.

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My mom has stage 4 small cell lung cancer in both lungs, in severe pain no biopsy no trtreatment what happens now ? life expectancy?

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What is the average life expectancy for patients diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer stage 4?

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Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 6/12. they are unsure if it is small cell /non small cell. 1st chemo drug did nothing . life expectancy?

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With stage 4 lung cancer, what is the life expectancy?

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My mom is 50 years a old and has been recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. what is life expectancy?

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What would the life expectancy of a stage 4 lung cancer patient be?

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What is life expectancy of extensive stage 4 lung cancer?

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What is the life expectancy of someone with stage 4 lung cancer?

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My mom has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in both her lungs, lymph nodes & around the lining of the heart what is life expectancy ? she's 50

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Stage 4 lung cancer no chemo tumor grew & cancer spread, clinical trial only now, on oxygen for sob, blood clots in legs, what is life expectancy?

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