No treatment options left

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DF has stage 4 lung cancer - doing really well and had lots of treatment but now been told there’s no other treatment options. He doesn’t appear to be ‘that ill’ so I wondered if anyone can give an indication of how long we might be looking at with no treatment? He doesn’t want to know but I want to have some idea.. could he go on for a while if it’s slow growing? I can’t understand how someone can appear to be so well with stage 4 cancer.. or will there be a sharp decline? I appreciate there are no answers but other peoples experiences would help I think.

Hi so sorry that must have been really difficult to hear. I used to work in lung cancer so can advise a little of that helps? When you say stage 4 has the cancer spread to any other organs?

Also do you know the type of lung cancer he has? Non small cell or small cell?

Does he have any current symptoms? Sorry for all the questions just want to try and help.

Thank you. It’s non small cell & spread to liver, pancreas & other areas too I think.. although they tell him the tumours are tiny in these places. Does that make a difference. He was diagnosed 2 years ago.

I think most medics would have a view, OP, based on your most recent post. However, I doubt that anyone would want to commit on a public forum. Does your father want to know and, if so, is there a professional he could chat with?

I am not sure without his medical records anyone medical or otherwise could advise you.

My late sil went for about 7 months from being told there were no other treatment options, but she was determined to see her first grandchild born.

My last best friend had cervical cancer that had spread to her lungs and she only managed 6 weeks from being told there were no further treatment options.

If your dad doesn't want to know then unfortunately its not up to you to find out. You need to focus on the time her has left and making memories etc. Please dont go against his wishes by trying to find out. It wont end well.