stage 4 lung cancer---how long can you survive?

Question

I know every case is different. I know there is no way to really know. What I am looking for here are averages. What is the AVERAGE length of time once diagnosed with stage 4. With Chemo, how long, and without chemo, how long?

Answer 1

Sorry but there really is no good "average", since no tumor is average. It depends on which organs are involved, how many lymph nodes are involved, etc.
I can tell you that for the majority of patients, Stage 4 lung cancer cannot be cured. The 5-year survival rate is about 2%, and 15-35% of people with Stage 4 live 1 year if they're fit enough for chemotherapy, if not that number drops to about 10%.

Answer 2

Can You Survive Stage 4 Cancer

Answer 3

Overall, fewer than 10% of people with primary lung cancer are alive 5 years after diagnosis. Stage 4 is usually not treated except to relieve pain (radiation to shrink bone tumors, ect) and with medical care, the survival time is about 8 months. Untreated patients last about 4 months, and advanced, end stage lung cancer patients make it about 4-6 weeks.
Here's a link- http://www.oncologychannel.com/lungcancer/treatment.shtml

Answer 4

My mom and dad both have stage 4 lung cancer. They both went through chemo. He has finished his treatment and is doing very well almost 6 months after the diagnosis. My mother is dying in hospice as I write this. The main difference? He quit smoking 10 years before he was diagnosed. She was still smoking after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, all the way up to the day she got put in the hospital with pneumonia - which was the catalyst her health crash.

I can't say for sure that she would have lived much longer but I can't help but notice the differences there.

Answer 5

I read somewhere on the net about a person that was given 6 months to a year with chemo therapy. The person still lives.

Another person replied that they went throug numerous treatments and the tumour shunk down by a half.

No doctor can precisely determine how long you can live.
My grandmother was diagnosed with a last stage Brain tumor. They gave her three months, but after the operation she survived for two years.
She died because she continued to drink and smoke at an old age and did not give a crap.

The most important thing is determination. Go talk to your doctor about numerous treatments.

I have posted a link below to a forum topic. People with similar cases are discussing their stories and what treatments they are taking.

Answer 6

My father was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer which had metastized to his lymph nodes with numerous tumors in his liver on 10-10-07. He died on 11-11-07. Get all affairs in order now. This is a serious condition and should be taken as such. The doctors must offer chemo to protect themselves, but the question really is, will is help or hinder the last part of life. Good luck

Answer 7

I will keep you in my prayers, this is a tough time for you.
My mother inlaw had stage 4 lung cancer and just died on friday, she was diagnosed in May, and had surgery to remove part of her lung and ribs, and was cancer free until a month ago when they found a tumor, they removed it, but didnt get it all, so it ran ramped and killed her with in 4 weeks. I think everyone is different, keep the faith!
God Bless!

Answer 8

My 77 year old Dad just died from this 12 months ago He only lived 3 months after they told him He was alert up to the last day He never stoped smiling or living-- we had very long talks and I watched a lot of Ballgames with him 5 of us kids we never left his side day and night. He wasnt able to have Chemo at all because of a heart condition. And that makes a big difference. God Bless anyone going threw this. I cant tell you enough and I really dont want to tell everyone But if you want to email me I would be glad to give you any helpful advice I can to get threw this. Its a roller coaster ride. Way up then way down But you can do it. Take care. Good Luck

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