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Stage 4 is the most advanced stage of breast cancer, because it has spread to other organs of the body; most often the bones, lungs, liver, or brain. This is known as...
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I am a one year survivor this month. I started out stage 1 and ended up stage4 because a "tiny" spot was found on my sternum, which is now gone due to radiation. What I don't completely understand is why didn't I have chemo?
Asked by anonymous
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anonymous
Family Member or Loved One
That is a good question for your treating physician. Every situation is different, and therefore should be treated differently. I went to a conference earlier this year and the doctor on the panel suggested that it is almost impossible to even measure treatment data in regards to cancer. He...
1 comment 4That is a good question for your treating physician. Every situation is different, and therefore should be treated differently. I went to a conference earlier this year and the doctor on the panel suggested that it is almost impossible to even measure treatment data in regards to cancer. He said we should record data in narrative form when talking about cancer, instead of numbers and facts. This is because cancer is a disease of abnormality in an individual. That abnormality can manifest itself in a number of different ways, and therefore, it requires a unique and individual approach to its treatment. I know this is a long answer, but I hope it helps you open up a dialogue with you and your doctor. They can probably better explain why your treatment journey was different and address your concerns about chemo. I really hope this helps!
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Is stage 4 fatal?
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Debbir Calvert
Learning About Breast Cancer
When I had breast cancer 12 years ago, a friend of mine had stage 4 breast cancer. It has been 12 years, and she is doing just fine. Faith and hope are the two words to remember.
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anonymous
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how long do stage 4 caner patients live
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What is the life span of someone with Stage 4?
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Janelle Strunk
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...
1 comment 3It 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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Lokomaikai Liz-t
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...
Comment 3It 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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Has anyone lived for ten years with stage 4 breast cancer that went to your bones?
Asked by Martha Phillips
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Ana Naluh Andrade
Learning About Breast Cancer
I have someone in my support group that is a recurrence stage 4 with metastasis and she's totally ok and under control.
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My mother (65 years old) has stage 4 breast cancer with bone metastasis. She is advised herceptin and chemotherapy every three weeks. Chemotherapy is for 6 cycles. How long do we have to continue with herceptin?
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Isabel Souchet
Survivor since 2010
I had chemotherapy with herceptin for 5 treatments n then another 9 months, every three weeks, of herceptin.
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Catherine Nodurft
Family Member or Loved One
Sometimes doctors prescribe Herceptin for 1+ years, but it depends. Ask her oncologist what they recommend for your mother's case.
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How helpful is surgery for patients with stage 4 breast cancer with bone mets? - With chemotherapy and herceptin, the patient has shown significant response.
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Lisa Yurus
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My mom was just diagnosed with Stage 4 breast with mets to bone. She is going to have a mastectomy after 5 cycles of taxotere/carboplatin/herceptin. This is what her oncologist is recommending. He is one of the best in Florida.
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Rafi Togoo
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How long can you live with stage 4 breast cancer?
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Diana Foster
Survivor since 2012
Hi Jackie, I'm stage IIIc and have spoken to several stage IV ladies that have been living with cancer for years. There's an awesome discussion group on breastcancer.org that has helped me a great deal. It's nice to be able to share your story with someone that's been in your shoes. The ladies...
Comment 1Hi Jackie, I'm stage IIIc and have spoken to several stage IV ladies that have been living with cancer for years. There's an awesome discussion group on breastcancer.org that has helped me a great deal. It's nice to be able to share your story with someone that's been in your shoes. The ladies there are awesome.
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Coco Smith
Learning About Breast Cancer
Dear Jackie,
If you go to Adjuvant! Online - make sure you have obtained a copy of your histopathology report and have it beside you - register on the site - anyone can register as a Dr - its not illegal to do so - and get your log on - confirm your log on via your email - then log into...
Comment 1Dear Jackie,
If you go to Adjuvant! Online - make sure you have obtained a copy of your histopathology report and have it beside you - register on the site - anyone can register as a Dr - its not illegal to do so - and get your log on - confirm your log on via your email - then log into Adjuvant! Online again, put in your log on name and password, click on breast cancer, input all your stats from your histopathology report and hey presto, up comes the survival stats for your particular situation. You can play with the reporting data by selecting different treatments to see what stats come up - which ones extend life and those that don't. You can also present your stats in different ways eg., how long the disease statistically reduces ones overall lifespan, how long statistically as breast cancer specific free, and so on. I found Adjuvant! Online the most useful tool especially as many on line forums on this issue tend to present [to my mind] overly optimistic anecdotes because of course only those who survive are here to post. Similarly I found most health care professionals prefer to turn themselves inside out than give a straight forward answer. Their usual line is everyone is different/what would be know/it depends - then they always tell you some uplifting anecdote about someone who is still going after 23 years! That of course is true - as far as it goes - but the reality is the survival stats are well established and while there can be enormous variation, some patients such as myself find it enormously informative and empowering to know exactly what the stats say is the normal or average course of my disease. Patients right to know is not , however, given the respect legally,ethically and morally entitled due. If you are over 18 and not so mentally ill you cannot make rational decisions for yourself, if you want to know this information, then you are entitled to it.
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Is Stage 4 breast cancer cureable?
Asked by umar draz
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Lysa Allison
Learning About Breast Cancer
The mind is very powerful and your sister must believe she can get better. You must find a doctor that will give you hope. There are people that die from cancer when they are not that sick and people who are cured that are very sick. There are great medications that can help your sister get...
Comment 1The mind is very powerful and your sister must believe she can get better. You must find a doctor that will give you hope. There are people that die from cancer when they are not that sick and people who are cured that are very sick. There are great medications that can help your sister get better or even live for a very long time with cancer. Remember that God loves you and will help and guide you if you ask. God bless you and I will pray for you. Please let us know how your sister progresses.
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umar draz
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plz plz sir r madam my sister she is only 32 suffering from breast cancer stage 4 here in pakistan doctors say no cure for her i want to know if she can get rid of cancer at this stage any where in the world plz inform us it would be ur kindness if u do reply as early posssible i can donate any...
1 comment 0plz plz sir r madam my sister she is only 32 suffering from breast cancer stage 4 here in pakistan doctors say no cure for her i want to know if she can get rid of cancer at this stage any where in the world plz inform us it would be ur kindness if u do reply as early posssible i can donate any organ of my body to see her smiling
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Recently diagnosed with stage4 breast cancer in bones lung and liver any info please?
Asked by Valerie Barnham
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Martha Phillips
Learning About Breast Cancer
I have stage iv in my bones I take zometa and falsodex once a month I've had stage iv for 10months doing good thanks to Jesus
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Gena Houghton
Survivor since 2011
I would highly recommend the book, Life Over Cancer by Keith Block, MD. It was tremendously helpful to me. He has a website www.lifeovercancer.com. I followed his diet and supplement recommendations since my diagnosis (and thru chemo)and have been very grateful for his help.
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My sister has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer with metatasis to lung and bone plus skin inflammatory cancer. The doctor has given up on further treatment. How can the family get 2nd opinion and more chemotherapy treatment.
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Isabel Souchet
Survivor since 2010
You can contact another breast cancer speciality center, one should never give up. There is always hope
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Donna Ginnings
Survivor since 2001
Absolutely never give up. I have been receiving treatment for stage 4 breast cancer for years. There is always hope. I went to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston TX. They view cancer completely different than most places. May take some time and effort to get an appt but most places take...
1 comment 2Absolutely never give up. I have been receiving treatment for stage 4 breast cancer for years. There is always hope. I went to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston TX. They view cancer completely different than most places. May take some time and effort to get an appt but most places take some time to get an appt. If you can't go to md go to any other cancer research or specialty center. DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!! Just guessing, but I bet the dr who has given up is not an oncologist that specializes in breast cancer. There are so many options, but you have to spend the time and effort to get your sister to the right facility. She IS worth it. Healing prayers for your sister.
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