How Much Time Left With Stage 4 Cervical Cancer?
My brother recently told me that my mom was diagnosed with cervical cancer. He told me that she is in stage four, and that she is refusing treatment. I know this doesn’t sound good but i look everywhere online and they just show percentage of survival. Obviously my my mom isn’t going to survive. I want to know how long she has at most.
June 20th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
It really does depend. My chemo lounge buddy lived a year. It really is only an oncologist that can tell you that.
June 20th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS TRAGIC SITUATION. HER CHANCES OF SURVIVING LONGER WITHOUT TREATMENT IS PROBALY A GOOD CHOICE IN STAGE 4. MY FATHER DIED WHEN I WAS 15 OF CANCER. HE WAS IN STAGE 4 AND DIDNT LAST 2 MONTHS AFTER DIAGNOSES. THEY DIDNT EVEN START THE CHEMO, BUT IT WOULD HAVE DONE NO GOOD. HE HAD AGENT ORANGE AND THE CANCER SPREAD EVERYWHERE VERY RAPIDLY. SORRY TO TELL YOU, BUT IT MAY NOT EVEN BE A YEAR. OUR GOVERNMENT HAS SET BACK STEM CELL RESEARCH IN THE PAST 8 YEARS, AND HOPEFULLY ONEDAY THEY FIND A CURE FOR CANCER. MAY GOD BLESS, AND I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WELL.
June 20th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
On the chart where they say 50% survival is what the doctor would use for a “life expectancy”. Say, if the chart says 50% survival at 2 years, then that means she “on average” would live 2 years. Usually the survival charts are for people getting treatment, though. Without treatment it would be less time.
Sorry about this it is hard.
June 20th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
No one can answer this question for you online. To even make a guess at how long a patient has left depends on many factors which we simply have no way of knowing. You say it is stage 4 which means it has metastasized but you do not say where it has spread etc. Also your mothers general health must also be factored in. All in all there is no way to find this information out online, only her doctor’s could make a guess at how long she has left and even then it is only a guess
June 21st, 2009 at 1:11 am
Its heart touching.But you should keep her on medications like chemotherapy or radiation as advised by the doctor.I am witness to a few cases when against all odds patients have survived and enjoyed a long life.Miracles do happen.Have faith in God and coax your mom to undergo treatment.We all pray for her recovery.
June 21st, 2009 at 7:36 am
you really need to talk one on one with your mom…. if she’s refusing treatment, then she must have some really good reason to do that…. I would suspect that she knows her time is limited and she doesn’t want to spend what time she has left, feeling lousy from the chemo and radiation treatments that might only give her a couple more months, at this point…..
TALK to her…. you need to cram in a lot of talking in a little time…. don’t be afraid to tell her you’re scared… she is, too… but be open and understanding!!…. she needs to know you love her even tho she’s made this choice…..
get your brother in on the talking, too…. none of you need to play ‘the strong one’ at this point…. give in to your feelings and share with each other!!…. lots of love and hugs to you and your family… this ain’t easy, but you will come thru it…. we all have….
June 21st, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Hi. Like others have said, no one can answer this here. And looking at charts or stats is not really a good idea, either, since most of them are out of date by the time they’re compiled.
I assume you have a reason for not talking to your mom directly about this, but that would be the obvious place to start. There are always treatments to prolong life and it sounds like you and your mom need to have a chat.
June 21st, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I’m so sorry, but this differs for each patient, depending on what health they were in prior to being diagnosed, and her lifestyle now.
Stay strong..you and your mother are in my prayers <3
June 21st, 2009 at 6:48 pm
IM SO SORRY, HAVENT A MEDICAL CLUE BUT MY FRIEND DIED LAST NIGHT AND SHE WAS STAGE 4 2 MONTHS AGO,BUT THAT WAS HER,GODS PRAYERS BE WITH YOU AND HER…
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:04 am
omg im so sorry, thats horrible, i dun havee an answer for you about your question, but im here if you ever need a friend. <3 much love
June 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 am
IM SO SORRY!!!!!!!:(
June 22nd, 2009 at 9:18 am
i am so sorry about your mom and i have no clue about that
June 22nd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
get off yahoo anwsers and go to see her………………………..I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!
may God be with her
June 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Hi, let me first say how sorry I am to hear about your mom. Unfortunately, no one, not even a doctor can truly say how much time she has left. Some persons, because of their determination to live, have outlived doctors who had set a time limit on their lives. Sickness and death are two of the greatest fears we face at present, but thankfully, they will soon be no more.
In the mean time, we have to do the best we can to cope with them by working with what we have at our disposal. Learning as much as you can about your mom’s illness will empower you both, by giving you the ability to be a source of encouragement to her, and by helping you to take charge of your health right now and protect it as best you can.
It is true that the chances of surviving any cancer, increases with early detection and the correct treatment. And with the development of new and improved treatments, gone are the days when the diagnosis of cancer means certain death for the patient. At the same time, a person’s personal views about the illness, their reason to live, and their will to live, along with drastic lifestyle changes, can go a far way in helping them to cope and at times even reverse the effects of their illness.
Do remember, that illnesses result from the break down of the body’s defenses over time. More often than not, repairing and empowering the body’s defenses, is the first step to recovery.This can be achieved through various means depending on the severity of the condition. Aggressive cancer will call for aggressive treatment. Many persons shy away from surgery, Chemo and Radio treatment, due to the negative side effects that follow such treatments. But there are many persons still alive, and living quality lives after being treated with such.
Our minds can be our greatest friend or foe.The way the patient perceive the treatment, is usually how they will respond to it, and how it will affect them. And different types of cancers, call for different types of treatments. It is also important to nourish the body, before, during and after treatments. In addition, there must be a determined effort to cut out refined devitalized foods, and to nourish the body with as many natural healthy fruits and vegetables as one can afford. Green Tea, and other selected herbal teas, are also very helpful. (Green tea has been found to help in fighting cancer cells.) Keep away from a diet high in animal fat and added salt and sugar. Cancer cells feed on sugar.
The need for moderate regular exercise, when possible, cannot be overemphasized. Cancer cells hate oxygen. Whatever you do, please encourage your mom not to give up, but to keep a positive outlook. Regardless of how difficult it is for you, try to keep her will to live alive, and educate yourself about her illness. Remember, knowledge empowers. Once again, please be assured that these conditions will be removed very soon.
P.S. It is important for you all to discuss this very sensitive issue. There are things that should be aired, for the peace of mind of all concerned. Talking about it is not intruding in your mother’s affairs, it is a necessary part of coping. The relationship between you both may need some mending, but it must not be put off. She may be feeling sorry for herself. She may be worried about how it will affect you all. and that is understandable, but she needs to know that you are all aware of the problem, and would like to be of help. She cannot carry it alone, and having brought you all into the world, you are all going to be affected by what is happening to her. I would encourage you all to have a family meeting, and choose the one she is closest to as the spokesperson and have a real heart to heart talk with her. I don’t know her age, but sometimes older ones get to a point where they feel they are no longer needed. We must show them that that is not the case, and confirm our love for them.