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What Is The Prognosis Of Stage 4 Tumor In Intestine?

I have a friend 57 years old. Female had a large tumor removed from her ovary. Called uterine cancer. Also shows a tumor on the intestine. Overweight. Calling it stage 3 maybe stage 4. Looking at chemo tract net starting very soon w/ in 3 weeks OD surgery. Prognosis?
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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The work up seems to reflect spread of tumor to other organs, and is called metastatic cancer in medical terms. The prognosis declines in such cases as it's difficult to contain to malignant cells from further or distant spread due to multiple sites. Radiotherapy and surgery are local solutions which decrease the yield too. However, CT pelvis and abdomen and colonoscopy may be needed to look for the extent. Prognosis can be discussed with the treating oncologist or surgeon as well with films of latest CT or MRI.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing her a speedy recovery.

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Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Is The Prognosis Of Stage 4 Tumor In Intestine?

Hi, The work up seems to reflect spread of tumor to other organs, and is called metastatic cancer in medical terms. The prognosis declines in such cases as it s difficult to contain to malignant cells from further or distant spread due to multiple sites. Radiotherapy and surgery are local solutions which decrease the yield too. However, CT pelvis and abdomen and colonoscopy may be needed to look for the extent. Prognosis can be discussed with the treating oncologist or surgeon as well with films of latest CT or MRI. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician