2007-01-28 10:09:37 · 8 answers · asked by jaklyn_23 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It differs from person to person and cancer to cancer. It's going to depend on what type of tumor it is and at what stage it was discovered. Also, the existing state of health of the patient before diagnosis is going to make a difference, as well. Why don't you try this link I found...it has info. on many different types of tumors and the various prognosis' that go along with them:
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=5296
Good luck.
2007-01-28 10:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I have a lot of experience with brain cancer. It runs in my family. My uncle was diagnosed and only lived 6 months after that. My other uncle was diagnosed about 2 years ago and had it removed. He underwent therapy and is fairly healthy. My grandmother had a tumor removed last year and she is alive, but has a lot of residual pain. So, there is no tell tale answer - it depends on the person. I wouldn't worry so much about how long they live, focus on staying positive and keeping the faith.
2007-01-28 10:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by TwinkaTee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband has stage 4 non small cell lung cancer that has metasticized to the brain twice. 3 years ago he was given 6 months if he was lucky. It all depends on how aggressive the cancer is and how well the body can handle the chemo and surgeries to remove it. Believe in miracles!!!!
2007-01-28 14:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancer is not one disease. Cancer is a number of different diseases with similar characteristics. The same is true of brain cancer - it's not one disease but many.
I had a cousin who lived with it for 13 years. I also know of someone who lived with it only 15 months. There are a huge number of variables. The patient's oncologist is the one best qualified to answer, for that individual patient. Even this, this is an educated guess.
2007-01-28 12:18:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what type of brain cancer, how long they have had it. how far it has spread, what areas it has impacted and ultimately GOD.
No one goes before their time-regardless of medical predictions. When it is your time to die it will happen. Some people die shortly after they have been diagnosed-others live for years and die of problems unrelated to the cancer. There are also others who die as a result of their bodies reaction to the treatments for the cancer (orthodox & unorthodax)
I hope this helps
2007-01-28 10:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by msijg 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My son had a brain tumor, the doctors gave him 9mos. That was 3 years ago.
2007-01-28 12:38:53 · answer #6 · answered by shellygirl06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend just died of cancer she had it for four years.
2007-01-28 12:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by Princess G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends what stage it is in
2007-01-28 10:13:26 · answer #8 · answered by ma 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋