Stage4 melanoma metastases in lungs. No cure. Offered immunotherapy however unable to tolerate first time around hor skin cancer.Prognosis ?

Sister had 4 surgeries to remove melanoma from skin, abdominal lymph glands and right lung. Within 6 weeks of surgery to lungs cancer had multiplied in both lungs. 9 tumours, one very close to Aorta. Told no cure. Immunotherapy advised however unable to tolerate first time around. Affected Crohns and Liver. She doesn't want to know prognosis. I however do for practical reasons like care for her children. I have been a nurse for 25 years. Research suggests 3- 7months? Is this accurate? Thank you.

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  • If your sister does not want to know her prognosis then you could ask her if she objects to you knowing it. If she gives permission, the doctors will tell you, to the best of their abilities. I don't think researching the issue yourself will provide answers because every cancer is different.
    I'm really sorry about your sister. xx Harry


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  • If your sister does not want to know her prognosis then you could ask her if she objects to you knowing it. If she gives permission, the doctors will tell you, to the best of their abilities. I don't think researching the issue yourself will provide answers because every cancer is different.
    I'm really sorry about your sister. xx Harry


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