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Can a 84 year old with stage 4 cervical cancer be cured and how lond does a person in stage 4 live?
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Yes: Generally yes, so you should follow up on the results with your gastroenterologist. You might need some prescriptions if it is positive.
Answered 12/28/2012
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Cervical cancer: In general, the 5 year survival for stage iva or b cervical cancer is 15-16%. Healthier and younger patients generally do better. The treatment for an 84 yo may be too much to tolerate
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