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I have stage4 ovarian cancer and bowel cancer what is my life expectancy?

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We can not answer th: In all sicerity we can not answer that as we do not have enough information this question better be answered by the oncologist who is treating you ask him/her at your next appointment.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 12/27/2017

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