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Someone i know had breast cancer about 3 years ago. within the past year, the cancer spread to the spine and liver. what is the prognosis?
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Not good: Breast cancer that spreads to bone(the spine) is usually "end stage" disease. It then becomes a "matter of time"".
Answered 5/12/2014
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Varies: This depends on her response to treatment and her overall health. The average 5 year overall survival for someone with stage IV breast cancer is 15%.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Stage IV: When the cancer spreads beyond the primary organ- here- is breast- ; it is considered to be a stage IV disease. It is treatable- however it is incurable. Statistically, the 5 year survival in stage IV breast cancer is approximately 20 %.
Answered 6/10/2014
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