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What Is The Timeline For A Stage 4 Prostrate Cancer Patient?

My uncle was diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago. He is now at stage IV and the doctor told him that his chemotherapy is only making him sicker and his immune system can no longer take it. The doctor advised him to get this personal life in order and live life to the fullest. It’s been a month now without treatment. How long can he go on like this before he dies?
Tue, 7 Apr 2015
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your uncle 's situation and problem.
Stage 4 prostate cancer means it is inoperable and distal organ spread is present.
Chemotherapy is the only treatment option for him.
But chemotherapy has its own side effects of immunosuppression and opportunistic infections.
So decide wisely about chemotherapy.
Life expectancy in stage 4 prostate cancer is upto 2-3 years.
If he tolerate chemotherapy well then this can be increase upto 5-6 years.
So better to discuss with patient and oncologist about initiation of chemotherapy.
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What Is The Timeline For A Stage 4 Prostrate Cancer Patient?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your uncle s situation and problem. Stage 4 prostate cancer means it is inoperable and distal organ spread is present. Chemotherapy is the only treatment option for him. But chemotherapy has its own side effects of immunosuppression and opportunistic infections. So decide wisely about chemotherapy. Life expectancy in stage 4 prostate cancer is upto 2-3 years. If he tolerate chemotherapy well then this can be increase upto 5-6 years. So better to discuss with patient and oncologist about initiation of chemotherapy.