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Stage 3 nsclc right lung and lymph nodes. chemo did not work, surgery impossible. having 13 sessions palliative radiotherapy. what is life expectancy?
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Difficult to answer.: It really depends on how well your tumor/nodes respond to radiation. This might prolong survival many months or even a few years. Your radiation oncologist should be able to give you more detailed information. It also depends on where the tumor is and what 'normal' anatomy is next to it.
Answered 10/16/2013
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Depends: Size, other spread and locations. Take joyous time with family as we all should do!
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