<s>[INST] my sister in law had cervical cancer, well now it has pread all through her body, lymp nodes everywhere. Now they said there is nothing they can do for her, and basically called hosoice in and sent her home to die. How long generally do people have to live? ( [/INST] The 5 year survival rate for stage 4 cervical cancer is only 16%.The basic aim of treatment at this stage should be basic supportive care to improve qualiy of life.RegardsDR De </s>