2006-09-08 08:28:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Well my Husband was diagnosed with lung Cancer 2 yrs ago. had Chemo and radiation. , in April it metastasized to the brain.and had radiation. Did fairly well, but today a blood clot was discovered on his lung. He will be treated with heparin and sent home in a few days but I have been told he has probably just a few more months. We treat every day as a gift.
2006-09-08 13:38:48 · answer #1 · answered by Pugwump 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is no definitive time-line especially since you don't know what stage cancer he has. once cancer reaches the later stages and metastasizes(spreads) to other parts of the body many people will live a year or less. However, the prognosis(predicted outcome) is much better for cancer that is caught in the early stages. In the early stages, lung cancer can be cured by radiation and/or chemotherapy. It may even be possible to surgically remove any carcinoma. You should encourage your friend to fight the cancer if there is any chance for a cure. To do otherwise would be foolish even given his family history. good luck but I think you need more information.
2016-03-27 03:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would really need to know what stage cancer the person had and also what type of lung cancer, is it non small cell or small cell. Only then can someone give you accurate statistics as to the average life expectancy for this person.
2006-09-08 17:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
people can survive lung cancer but the 5 year survival rate is under 20%
2006-09-08 14:55:55 · answer #4 · answered by james c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the toughest questions in the world. Much depends on the specific type of cancer, the extent of its mass, if it's metastasized, type of treatment, and overall health of the person affected. The most accurate answer will come from her oncologist.
2006-09-08 08:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by Hemingway 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the stage. Treating cancer in its early stages may be more successful than treating it after the disease has spread.
2006-09-08 08:38:03 · answer #6 · answered by mkb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how severe it is, but id estimate anwhere from 3 months -10 years...make the best of the time
2006-09-08 08:36:51 · answer #7 · answered by UnholySoldier 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband was diagnosed on March 20th He passed away June 6th.
2006-09-08 09:25:47 · answer #8 · answered by crumcake422 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe it's under 5 years.
2006-09-08 08:31:24 · answer #9 · answered by Morgan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as all"vital functions" continue to function.
2006-09-08 08:31:39 · answer #10 · answered by LONG-JOHN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋