04-09-2010, 12:54 AM
Stage 4 is too advanced and chances of survival are slim. However, how long they will lived depends on where the cancer is. Example, lungs, liver, and such major vital organs... pt may not live over 1 year. Putting such patients under hospice care is a good topic to discuss with the doctor.
There is an article here you can read about cancer staging. Use these links
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