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Metastasis noted in bone in pelvic region. now person is noted as stage 4 lung cancer given about 3 months to live. how accurate is this prognosis?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Possibly: Metastasis to bone from any tumor/malignancy is stage4= distant metastasis= spread beyond margins. Prognosis is guarded, depending on originating type. Some metastasis respond to removal or control of primary thyroid and renal come to mind.

Answered 4/17/2013

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