my husband was diagnosed approximately 3 wks ago with stage 4 adenosqamous lung carcinoma with metastasis to the brain and liver. he has had ten sessions of radiation therapy to the brain and will begin chemotherapy on jan 6. we havent had any communication with the radiation oncologist and havent yet had a consultation with his oncologist. i would like to know the prognosis for this condition, the approximate survival rate and the possible time he has left. my husband is very uncomfortable discussing this. his lung tumor is 5 cm. he is 73 yrs old and has copd, but until this surfaced he was active(working full time, hunting, fishing, gardening, showing dogs, working on our new home, and showing, rallying and racing our classic car. he currently has no energy, sleeps approximately 16 hrs/day, and doesnt even have the energy to walk out to the garden. he is also quite frustated and depressed because of his limitations.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Adeno squamous carcinoma of lung with brain and liver Mets carry very poor prognosis. Chemotherapy can prolong life if patient is able to tolerate it well. Usual life expectancy in this cancer is less than 1 year. Survival rate after 5 years of diagnosis is very less (less than 10%). Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.