| There's no doubt that stage 4 cancer is one of | | | | while only 2% live longer than 5 years. This |
| the most horrible things that can happen to | | | | shouldn't be a cause for concern as that 2% |
| anyone, however, there have been contradictory | | | | means that there is still hope that you can enjoy |
| articles regarding the life expectancy of a cancer | | | | many more years with your loved ones. |
| at such an advanced stage. As a result, this article | | | | Colon Cancer |
| has been written to spell out, for once and for all, | | | | Unfortunately, there have been very few cases |
| the facts about this issue. | | | | of people who have lived more than 5 years with |
| Before I begin, let's get one thing straight. People | | | | stage 4 of this disease. However, with |
| who are suffering from any type of stage 4 | | | | improvements in chemotherapy you can control |
| cancer have very low 5-year survival rates. This | | | | the symptoms and prolong the life of a sufferer |
| is unfortunately a fact of life as the human race | | | | which could mean so much for them and their |
| has still not come up with a cure for cancer. | | | | loved ones. |
| Despite this, you should never lose hope as there | | | | Bone Cancer |
| have been people who survived a stage 4 cancer | | | | The good news about stage 4 bone cancer is |
| and lived to tell the tale. It is highly recommended | | | | that the 5-year survival rate is between 19 and |
| that you read their tales and draw strength and | | | | 49 percent. That may seem encouraging but |
| inspiration from them. | | | | keep in mind that it depends on whether the |
| I will now go through a concise analysis of the life | | | | cancer is benign or malignant. |
| expectancy of 3 types of cancer. | | | | Don't ever forget that your chances of beating |
| Lung Cancer | | | | cancer or increasing stage 4 cancer life |
| Statistics show that people with stage 4 lung | | | | expectancy is strongly dependent on your |
| cancer have a 32% chance of living for one year | | | | determination and attitude throughout. |