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friend has more than 5 brain tumors.  has been given 15% chance to live.  How long do people live with this type of tumors.
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Do you know what type of tumor? There are many types.

While they are giving him a low chance - there are factors such as his previous health, age, if he has other diseases, etc. that all factor in.

It is really hard to give a time line. I am sorry to hear about your friend.
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didnt the doctos say? prob 6 months. but he may have already had it for a few years so he may live a while. if he lived  awhile undiagnosed. as for quality of lidw..
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