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How Long One Can Survive With Gastric Cancer?
Hi, My mother has been having problems eating food since christmas, other than t his she is perfectly healthy. She is about 5"6 and is 63 years old. She was diagnosed with gastric cancer last week. It is in her esophagus, stomach and lympnoids. They say it isn't cureable... SHe is taking ensure plus (Exclusively)... considering she cannot eat anything at all. How long can one survive like this?
Mon, 11 May 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Survival rate depends on type of cancer, stage, spread and other factors. Your doctor said that it is not curable. So it must be stage 4 cancer. Survival rate is not good despite of all treatment.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Survival rate depends on type of cancer, stage, spread and other factors. Your doctor said that it is not curable. So it must be stage 4 cancer. Survival rate is not good despite of all treatment.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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