Dean;
The survival rate I think means that they have paitents that have lived that
long on that certain trtmt. If they continue to live 6 or 7 yrs. etc. then they
will say the survival rate is 7 yrs. or whatever........Beav
Dean C. Harris wrote:
> I know what it is- did a search...but I haven't found much info on course of
> treatment. She already had most of the mass removed from her leg. They are
> going to do a CT next week and she'll have more surgery on her leg shortly.
>
> I've read some stats mentioning 5yr survival rates of high 70%-90%. Does
> that mean she only has 5 years to live at maximum?
>
> FWIW, my mother had breast cancer previously which was in remission the past
> 2 years and I had testicular cancer 7 years ago. My Grandfather died of
> bone cancer. So, cancer appears to be in my family. :(
>
> I'm interested in the possible treatment and most positive outlook on this
> cancer.
>
> TIA
>
> Dean
>
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