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Cancer stage 4

2021-07-10 09:10:23
My grandfather had a swelling inside the cheek side and after tests it was found that he has cancer stage 4 . Now doctor has told us that chemo will be done. Sir I want to ask you is it curable and if it's not how long more will he survive?? His age is 68 and weight 65 . Also the weird part is he did not have any symptoms few year back and suddenly stage 4 now , we don't know what to do plss reply.
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Share scans if you have We need to know wat stage it is in stage IV Either IV A, IV B ,IV C
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meet ur surgical oncologist he ll explain you in detail

Answered2021-07-10 10:19:07

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Please clarify whether it's stage 4a, 4b or 4c Please share CT scan of oral cavity and neck.

Answered2021-07-10 09:56:15

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