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What is the life expectancy of a 68 years old healthy person if nsc metastasized lung cancer has spread to brains and pelvic? gamma knife and radiation already used, now chemotherapy.

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Not mutch: Unfortunately not much , some respond to chemotherapy, with satisfactory palliation.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Rada Ivanov answered

Not good: 6 months at the most. Give or take. Get affairs in order, hospice is a good option if available. Sorry and good luck!

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Joshua Garren answered

About one year: But if the patient is feeling healthy, her odds for survival are better.

Dr Stringer agreed

Answered 4/2/2018

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A member asked:

What is the life expectancy of a 68 years old healthy person if nsc metastasized lung cancer has spread to brains and pelvic? gamma knife and radiation already used, now chemotherapy.

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Rada Ivanov answered

Dr. Joshua Garren answered

Dr Stringer agreed

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