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Carcinoma Lung.

my uncle has been diagnosed for lung cancer stage 4 yesterday. what is the treatment and survival % he is 65 years old man and need you sugestion for doctor
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Stage 4 does mean an advanced stage and more often the prognosis is not that good. But treatment shall be initiated mainly chemotherapy and radiotherapy(if suitable). You shall need to consult an Oncologist and get the treatment started without further delay.

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Carcinoma Lung.

Hi, Stage 4 does mean an advanced stage and more often the prognosis is not that good. But treatment shall be initiated mainly chemotherapy and radiotherapy(if suitable). You shall need to consult an Oncologist and get the treatment started without further delay.