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I'm sorry to hear about your husband's condition. In stage 4 lung cancer, tumors have spread to both lungs or other parts of the body outside the lungs. This stage is the most advanced and is also known as metastatic cancer. Here are some key points about stage 4 lung cancer:

- Symptoms: Common symptoms include coughing Show Full Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's condition. In stage 4 lung cancer, tumors have spread to both lungs or other parts of the body outside the lungs. This stage is the most advanced and is also known as metastatic cancer. Here are some key points about stage 4 lung cancer:

- Symptoms: Common symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, tiredness, and weight loss. Additional symptoms may include bone or joint pain, changes in voice, trouble swallowing, nerve problems, headaches, enlarged lymph nodes, swelling in the face or arms, and jaundice.
- Spread: Cancer cells can travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to other parts of the body, forming new tumors.
- Types: Lung cancer staging differs for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). NSCLC has substages 4A and 4B, while SCLC is often diagnosed at an extensive stage.

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