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How long can i survive with stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to my liver without chemotherapy?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not predictable: There are too many variables in the tumor types and individuals to provide a meaningful timeline for your disease course. However, it would be prudent to get your affairs in order at the earliest.
Answered 5/12/2014
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Hard to say: Hello - there are many treatment options for stage 4 breast cancer. If your cancer is ER or PR positive, hormonal tx can be used. If it is Her2 positive, Herceptin (trastuzumab) and other targeted, non-chemos can be used. If the breast cancer is triple negative then chemo is your best option. There are "mild" chemos, some oral, that can be tried. Average lifespan is usually quite long with treatment. Best
Answered 6/25/2014
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