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A member asked:
We found out yesterday that my dad has stage four lung cancer. what is his prognosis?
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Not good: Most patients with stage 4 lung cancer don't survive more than 6 months. But this is of course individual and you should look for the best possible treatment for your father. Good luck!
Answered 12/27/2022
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Stage IV lung cancer: The five year survival for stage 4 lung cancer (percent of people with this stage that are alive five years after diagnosis) is less than 10 percent. The median survival time (time at which 50% of people with this stage are alive and 50% are not) is 8 months. But an individual patient's survival is dependent on exactly what type of cancer they have, where exactly it is, and their overall health.
Answered 4/6/2014
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Be positive: Agree with dr. Evans. Survival rates are population based. Specific survival is individual, either 100% or 0%. Key to cancer survival is individual wellness and comprehensive multidisciplinary approach. Individualized/personal care is critical. A comprehensive program will also assess for clinical trial enrollment. I hope this link assists you: http://goo.Gl/2cdq9.
Answered 5/2/2018
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