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What is life expectancy with stage 4 bone cancer


What is the prognosis for stage 4 bone cancer? Advanced osteosarcomas don't have the best 5-year survival rate, but its also not the worst. At 27%, it is definitely a frightening diagnosis. As with other aggressive cancers, early diagnosis is key, with local disease having a 77% five-year survival rate.

How long can you live with Stage 4 cancer in the bones?

chondrosarcoma (the most common adult bone cancer)

What are the last stages of bone cancer?

If the cancer is diagnosed at the localized stage, the 5-year survival rate is 81%. If the cancer has spread to surrounding tissues or organs and/or the regional lymph nodes, the 5-year survival rate is 67%. If the cancer has spread to distant parts of the body, the 5-year survival rate is 38%.

How long do you live after being diagnosed with bone cancer?

The majority of patients with metastatic bone disease experience moderate to severe pain and bone pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain in these patients.