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A 48-year-old female asked:

My dad have pancreatic cancer that has spread to his liver. he took chemo and the doctor stopped it because it did not help. how long will live?

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Dr. Ray Tidman
Dr. Ray Tidmananswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
No sure answer: Pancreatic ca , is very hard to treat, and frequently painful. Help him stay well nourished. See that he gets the best pain control he can. Be realistic on stage and tx benefits.
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Dr. Steven Ginsberg
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Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 39 years experience
Perhaps a few months: People with pancreatic cancer generally live 5-10 months from diagnosis. This may be quite variable depending on other health issues, age, etc.
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