My sister is 62 yrs. old , she has Diabetis, High Blood Pressure, Parkinsons, obesity and 2 mos. ago she suffered a Hairline Fracture to her left knee. Prior to this she had a Masectomy in 97. She has been in remission since then but has had chemo/radiation and is down to chemo once per month. It turns out she has Sleep Apnea and is given breathing treatments. Her lungs are small, stiff and scared. Xrays were taken one week ago only to find fluid in her lungs. It is blood/clots. A tubing the size of a cathether was inserted into her left lung and has been draining blood over 400 cc per day. She's down to 300cc per day. An Antibiotic was injected 2 times into the tubing to go into the lung which was very painful. It's to heal the lung and hopefully stop the bleeding. A white fluid was coming out when they took off the clamp but the bleeding/clots returned. The Dr. wants to give her a 3rd treatment. She has Stage 4 cancer. How bad is this? What are her chances of survival?
2007-06-28 21:16:54 · 6 answers · asked by Pat F 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It sounds bad. I'm amazed she is still alive with all that bleeding and clots in her lungs. I'm sorry to hear she is in such terrible shape. If the cancer is a Stage 4 in her lungs and elsewhere, it's not looking good at all. The doctor should be able to tell you more about it.
2007-06-28 21:55:05 · answer #1 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stage 4 is the highest # in the 'stages' which is a very advanced level. Remission means there are no current signs of cancer.
If she had been in remission since 1997, I do not understand continued treatments. If she was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, then her cancer is out of remission and in the worst of levels. However,
depending on the 'type' of cancer, few people pull through it, some go back into remission, and some can only extend their remaining days, weeks, months or years with the add'l treatments. There are different types of cancer in breast, lung, etc... She has a lot of medical ailments that are also working against her.
Be sure, ASK her Dr. for the straight to the face answers; he would be the best one for your answers.
2007-06-28 21:37:30 · answer #2 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stage 4 is when the cancer has started spreading to other organs. I'm sorry to say this, but considering the advanced state of your sister's cancer, and the other conditions that she suffers from, her chances or survival aren't very good.
2007-06-28 21:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by chfbupers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read that cancer can be reversed even in far along cases if the diet is changed the juice of peas in their pods & young nettle leaves, would chase away the diabetes, avacado, banana, and peaches or their juice would bring down blood pressure pea juice would also help rid the body of blood clots,vitamin E to help heal the lungs. God bless you
2007-06-28 21:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cancer stage four is usually the end for most people. It is hard to fight the cancer.
2007-06-29 18:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by beaversmom52 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to say it isnt sounding to good. i hope she pulls through it.
2007-06-28 21:24:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋