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How long can someone with pancreatic cancer be expected to live ?
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Depends': The stage of the illness determines the outcome of treatment.
Answered 9/6/2012
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Depends: Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst survival rates. The expected 5 year survival rates depend on the stage of the cancer (the size and if it is localized or spread) at the time of diagnosis. According to the American Cancer Society, the 5 year survival rate is 14% for Stage IA/ 12% for Stage 1B/7% for Stage 2A/5% for Stage 2B/3% for Stage 3/1% for Stage 4.
Answered 7/27/2014
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