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anonymous
Family Member or Loved One
It is difficult to tell with any stage of breast cancer. Some women with stage IV breast cancer live many, many years and others lose the fight too soon. The power of prayer and good physicians and treatment can help extend the life span. I do know that most times when cancer is detected early, the survival rate is dramatically increased.
But I know of women with Stage IV breast cancer that have lived years after a diagnosis. I even read about a woman who had lived 17+ years. So, sorry about the ambiguous answer, but there is no set life span. It varies depending on the type of breast cancer and if/where it has spread.
It's best to keep hope alive!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
It really depends on where it has metastasized and the type of breast cancer you have - hormone receptors, etc. I was diagnosed with Stage IV, which had spread to my lungs, liver and bones - six years ago. Maintaining a positive attitude and staying spiritually strong in addition to having a great support system and a good oncologist has helped me persevere.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
There is no straight answer. I know of many women who live for years with stage iv. Don't ever give up hope
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anonymous
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I am unaware of any scientifically valid clinical studies that have proven that prayer and/or spirituality have a statistically significant effect on extending the life of anyone with breast cancer. I am referring to international, randomised...
I am unaware of any scientifically valid clinical studies that have proven that prayer and/or spirituality have a statistically significant effect on extending the life of anyone with breast cancer. I am referring to international, randomised double blind studies in peer refereed high impact medical journals. If anyone knows of any such studies demonstrating a statistically significant result for extending the life of those of us with breast cancer, please attach the full citation here so I can read the research myself. I have been looking for such material and have been unable to find a single scientifically valid one anywhere.