unfound testtiular and penis cancer after having bladder and pancresis cancer

	Asked by hangandkitty (Male ) on Tue 08, Apr 2008 07:21am :
	I have a friend who was diganoised with pancresis and bladder cancer. They removed them but did no kemo. Then months later after continuing sever pain they found cancer in his testticuls and penis, they waited a few weeks then started kemo. What is his servival rate?
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	Answer by Dr Heinrik M, MD (oncologist) on Wed 09, Apr 2008 08:30am: Hi, Your question is simple but the presence of multiple factors makes the answer pretty complex. The best estimate would depend on how extensive (what stage) is each of the cancers mentioned. Limiting the estimate only to the information you supplied, one perspective is to look at the most lethal of the cancers given; which would be pancreas. Even for a successfully removed pancreatic cancer - the 5 year survival rate is 40%. Testicular cancer has an excellent chance for cure- although it sounds more advanced because there was a requirement for chemotherapy. The bladder cancer was likely a superficial one if its removal required no further treatment. The cancer in the penis though, if it is indeed a primary cancer would raise the possibility of surgical removal as well, so the plan of chemotherapy only is not very consistent. It would be a good idea to discuss the matter with his doctors should you get a chance to do so. Stay positive. Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our oncologists will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
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