For stage IIA pancreatic cancer, the 5-year survival rate is about 7%. For stage IIB cancer, the 5-year survival rate is about 5%. The 5-year survival rate for stage III pancreatic cancer is about 3%. Stage IV pancreatic cancer has a 5-year survival rate of about 1%. read more
Make sure you discuss your individual outlook with your doctor so you can better understand what it means for you. Pancreatic cancer survival rates An outlook is often given in terms of a five-year survival rate. read more
Re: how long does a person with pancreatic cancer live You can live without a pancreas being insulant dependant but the problem is the diseased pancreas because of cancer isn't usually the problem. It is the cancer not being diagnosed often until it is stage 3 or 4. read more