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My uncle is on 4th stage of cancer, can he be cured?

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Dr. Brian Lawenda answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

Possibly: This depends on the cancer type.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/12/2013

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Stage IV: It depends on the type of cancer. In general, stage IV disease is incurable-although treatable. In a few type of cancers like testicular cancer and some type of lymphoma- a cure can still be aimed even in the advanced stage of cancer.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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