What can I expect with stage 4 pancreatic cancer?
Stage 4 cancer means that the cancer has spread to other parts of your body. It may have spread to the lungs, liver or lining of your tummy (peritoneum). This is advanced or metastatic cancer. Possible treatments: You may be able to have chemotherapy to slow down the growth of the cancer.
How long does someone have to live with stage 4 pancreatic cancer?
Advanced (metastatic) pancreatic cancer is cancer that has spread from the pancreas to other parts of the body. Surgery to remove the cancer won't be possible. Chemotherapy may help to control the cancer and help with symptoms. It won't cure the cancer but it may help you live longer and generally feel better.
Is chemo worth it for stage 4 pancreatic cancer?
A person who is terminally sick is actively dying and will typically die within a few months. Pancreatic cancer in stage 4 is not generally referred to as a terminal. While the cancer is advanced or terminal, some patients do survive longer than a few months.