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What Is The Life Expectancy For Throat Cancer Patient?
My husband was diagnosed with throat cancer two years ago. He continues to refuse treatment. I've noticed substantial weight loss and he's often coughing and clearing his throat. His short term memory seems to be lost. What kind of life expectancy is there with untreated throat cancer?
He was in 1st stage when diagnosed.
He was in 1st stage when diagnosed.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Mon, 21 Sep 2015
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Hello dear. it is unfortunate that he has refused treatment. It seems that his disease is progressing as he is loosing weight. It is difficult to predict the exact survival in untreated patient as we dont know the stage. however if it remains untreated survival will be short , maybe few months or year. I will advise you to encourage him for the treatment. Take care.
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