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What is the life expectancy of a 54yr woman with stage 4 breast cancer, metastasized to bones, brain and spinal fluid? brca2 positive
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Mets of Breast cance: It depends on treatment so far...This is not a good prognosis..it is all about managing quality of life and options. No one knows of course, life expectancy but in my opinion quality of life is MOST important
Answered 6/22/2018
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