it depends. i happened to respond extremely well to a new drug called nubeqa. with that, i'm in total remission, but that will only last for so long (an indeterminate amount of time), likely about 3 years, maybe 5. then we have to switch drugs and hope we can find a new one that gells with the genetics of my cancer. i've been researching it over the past year, and i figure it will probably shave at least 10 years off my lifespan, but until the symptoms become very disturbing my life will be fairly normal. i'm 54 now, and i hope to have a good life until i'm 60. i'm at peace with the whole situation. i have had a great life, and am able to endure this, so it's fine that i got it.
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