Stage 4 cancer treatments
- chemotherapy, though the risks may be too high when the cancer has spread extensively.
- radiation therapy, which can shrink tumors and help with symptoms.
- immunotherapy, which helps the body's immune system fight the cancer.
- surgery to remove tumors.
- targeted therapy, which aims to slow tumor growth.
Is Stage 4 cancer curable?
Stage 4 cancer usually can't be cured. In addition, because it's usually spread throughout the body by the time it's diagnosed, it is unlikely the cancer can be completely removed. The goal of treatment is to prolong survival and improve your quality of life.