The oncologist told whether it is possible to “live long and happily with stage 4 cancer”

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The oncologist-mammologist told whether a patient with stage 4 cancer can “live long and happily.”

The fourth stage of cancer means that the disease is progressing, and the tumor has metastasized, that is, secondary foci have appeared in the bones, lungs, liver, brain, etc.

– The short answer is yes, you can live long and happily with stage four cancer. In fact, many people do. The long answer is a bit more complicated. There are no guarantees that you can live a long and fulfilling life with stage four oncology. Each person's experience is unique, and there are many factors that can affect the result, the doctor noted in his Telegram channel.

The specialist gave several recommendations to cancer patients and their relatives.

Important. remember that cancer is a disease, not a death sentence. Despite its seriousness, cancer is treatable, and many patients “live long and healthy lives” after diagnosis.

Medicine is moving forward, and this applies, in particular, to the treatment of cancer. There are many treatment options available now.

– While there is no “cure” for stage four cancer, there are treatments that can prolong life and improve quality of life. Ultimately, it's important to have realistic expectations. Although you can live happily ever after with stage 4 cancer, you need to be prepared for the fact that the disease may turn out to be incurable. It is important to have a support system and to be sure that you are all right in case the worst happens, – stressed the oncologist.

He urges to remember that there is hope and that “with treatment and support you can live a long and fulfilling life”.

General signs of cancer:

• Sudden weight loss.
• High temperature (37,2)
• Fatigue and weakness
• Bone pain
• Change in size, color, thickness, shape of moles
• Stool disorders (diarrhea, constipation)
• Constant headache
• Abnormal discharge
• Bleeding
• Cough, sore throat, hoarseness
• Swallowing problems and indigestion.