Seeking info on stage 4 lung cancer....?

[Mystery in Bama]

My Step-Father was recently told he had Lung Cancer. Waiting on test results to find out what type. Drs. recently told my Mom he is in stage 4. My question is-What exactly is stage 4? And - How much longer does he have because Drs. don't believe it can be cured due to the severeness of it? He is in his 70's. Any info will be appreciated. Also, if you have a smart comment on this don't bother- this is a very touchy situation for me. Thanks.Surgery won't help neither will chemo. Dr. gonna do radiation for 10 days but don't think it will be much help due to his age and how much cancer has spread. Dr. says radiation treatment will not treat it just slow it down, but it's into his bones, spine, & blood aldeady.

[lhoward_lch]

Stage 4 lung cancer means they can't do surgery. Your step-father should look for alternative ways to survive this disease. Drs. may want him to do chemo and/or radiation, but he should really research this to see if either will benefit him. I have a sister who was diagnosed in 2002 with Stage 4. She is a non-smoker, and never did chemo. She has changed her diet to exclude all sugars, and has gone mainly raw. She took Iressa (chemo pill) for a few years and it really helped her, but her body became immune to it. She is now starting a new clinical trial, because her sympoms have gotten worse. The doctors gave her one year to live 5 years ago. Just tell your step-father to FIGHT.....