What is the prognosis for metastatic Stage 4 Breast Cancer that has spread to the lung?

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anonymous

Survivor since 2009 about 1 year ago
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  • anonymous
    Survivor since 2007

    Nobody can say for sure. There are women who have all sorts of diagnosis's and have all sorts of different outcomes. I think one just gets the best advice, goes into treatment and lives each day they best they can. I always say you can get hit by a bus.... tomorrow!
    I think doctor's tend to be more hopeful, they have so many different kinds of treatment and there are also drug studies you can enroll in. Lots of times, these treatments will make these spots on lungs shrink if not disappear. I also think along with good treatment, a fighting spirit and positive attitude will bring you a long, long way. I would hope your doctor does not fill your head with anything other than a positive hopeful attitude. You GO GIRL! Hang in there!!! Sharon

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    • anonymous
      Survivor since 2009

      Thanks for your response Sharon. I posted this question because a dear friend just recieved rhis diagnosis. I, myself, am a stage III survivor of three years. My saddness come from the fact that my dear friend was told she is "terminal"
      To me,...

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      Thanks for your response Sharon. I posted this question because a dear friend just recieved rhis diagnosis. I, myself, am a stage III survivor of three years. My saddness come from the fact that my dear friend was told she is "terminal"
      To me, that word means there is nothing else we can do. Being a survivor, i know that the greater part of this battle goes on in our own minds. HOPE is the glue that keeps us together. I am trying to understand why a Dr would use such a harsh word to tell someone they jave stage IV breast cancer. My understanding was that it is different for each case. I can acept metastatic. I can accept cronic. But to say terminal takes away hope before you have even started the fight. This is not a recurance. It is her primary diagnoses. Am i just making to much of the use of a word?

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    • anonymous
      Survivor since 2007

      Alice, I too, do not know why a doctor would wipe away hope in this manner. Just because a person has MD after their name does not mean they are also GOD. You are a dear friend for standing by your pal. It means a lot to her. She might think...

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      Alice, I too, do not know why a doctor would wipe away hope in this manner. Just because a person has MD after their name does not mean they are also GOD. You are a dear friend for standing by your pal. It means a lot to her. She might think about getting a different doctor who has a bit more compassion for the human spirit. I do not think you are making too much of the use of the word. It is a hope-killer and I think you and I are on the same page. Alice, you're are a dear, dear, friend. Take care, Sharon

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