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Could you tell me what is the life expectancy of stage four small cell lung cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Not great, : ....I'm afraid. Without treatment it can be weeks to a few months at best. Treatment can extend it to 6+ months but seldom more than a year. There are exceptions, of course, depends on the age and health of the patient and how much disease there is. If this is about you or a loved one, i wish you the best. Remember none of us can tell for sure how long we have, so live each day fully.

Answered 7/11/2020

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