stage 4 lung cancer and brain tumor attache to brain stem

	Asked by molly04 (Male; 52; fit and strong male, up until recently, has stage 4 lung cancer and brain tumor which after radiation surgery has gotten bigger and very thick on the left side of the tumor, it has now attached itself to the brain stem; Relevant drugs:morphine patches, steroids, morphine toppers, anti sickness, nerve pain killers, chemotheraphy ) on Fri 19, Feb 2010 02:34pm :
	hi my father was diagnosed in october wuth stage 4 lung cancer and a brain tumor, we found out yesterday that the brain tumor has gotten larger with the left side extremely thick, it has now attached itself to the brain stem. he received radiation surgery to the brain tumor, but it looks now like it failed.. his balance has been affected with this. i was wondering about how long we have left with him?? if you could answer i would be extremely greatful
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	Answer by bobby s, md (oncologist) on Mon 01, Mar 2010 11:24am: Hi, It is impossible to accurately predict the clinical outcome of any individual patient. As a general rule, patients with Stage 4 lung cancer with brain metastases do not survive very long. However, much can be done to alleviate suffering and reduce symptoms. Discuss with your doctor the option of palliative CyberKnife therapy to reduce brainstem pressure. All the best, and God Bless! 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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