hi my sister has just been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer they have told her she has less than 12month to live but her palliative nurse is going to see her she is starting chemo soon will this help to save her or is she terminal thank you
There are two main types of lung cancer small cell and non-small cell but unfortunately the outlook is not good for either once it gets to stage 4 - that means that it has spread to other parts of the body.
Of all the people diagnosed with lung cancer only 2-13% survive 5 years or more hopefully she'll do well under the chemo and be one of that select band.
Babs 12. I think stage 4 cancer is terminal. However that does not mean that your sister will not respond well to her chemo therapy. Also she should ask if there are any trials currently open which she could access. There is always hope. Take care
