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What Is The Prognosis Of A Stage 4 Metastasized Renal Cell Carcinoma Patient?
my mom has stage 4 renal cell carncinoma. diagnosed 4 years ago. metastasized to lungs, lymph nodes, bones, and brain. she has been off chemo for 3 weeks, on hospice. she developed pnuemonia today. they have her on oxygen and antibiotics. PLEASE BE HONEST, What can i really expect?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Fri, 16 May 2014
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The 5 year survival rate for stage 4 renal cell carcinoma is only 8%.
The aim of treatment now should be basic supportive care.
Regards
DR De
The aim of treatment now should be basic supportive care.
Regards
DR De
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