How long can a man live with stage 4 prostate cancer?
When prostate cancer reaches stage 4 and has spread (metastasized) to other organs such as the lungs, liver, or bones, the five-year survival rate falls below 30%. At stage 4, prostate cancer is unlikely to be cured, although with effective therapy, many people can live for several years.
Is Stage 4 prostate cancer always terminal?
Treatments may slow or shrink an advanced prostate cancer, but for most men, stage 4 prostate cancer isn't curable. Still, treatments can extend your life and reduce the signs and symptoms of cancer.
How long can you live with prostate cancer that has spread to bones?
35 percent have a 1-year survival rate. 12 percent have a 3-year survival rate. 6 percent have a 5-year survival rate.
What are the final symptoms of stage 4 prostate cancer?
Difficulty eating or swallowing fluids. Weight loss and muscle loss. Loss of interest in doing things that were once important. Loss of interest in the outside world.