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A member asked:
How much does chemo really extend life expectancy in metastatic lung cancer? the side effects are greatly diminishing my mom's quality of life.
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THIS VARIES: The answer to your question lies in the extent of her disease and the type of cancer. You and your mom should have an honest discussion with her oncologist. She is the ultimate decision maker here. Good luck.
Answered 3/12/2020
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Oncologist: I am very sorry that your mom is terribly ill. I hope she can recover from the side effects and have a better quality of life soon. The prognosis for stage IV lung cancer is poor. However, several factors are involved on a particular patient response to a given chemotherapy agent. Your oncologist can tell you the numbers for the protocol she is on. Work on her nutritionandenjoy your times together.
Answered 6/10/2014
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