according to statistics 90% of deaths due to breast cancer is with mets the survival rate is only 16% with mets although 20% of patients can live upto 5 yrs but each case is unique and alot of factors affect overall survival rate so its largely depneds upon the case statistics are just numbers then.
my mother-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer during 3rd stage around dec 2014. post which she underwent chemo followed by removal of the left gland. post surgery she underwent radiation therapy for left region and in next follow up she was diagnosed with the cancer spread to her lung and liver around mar/apr 2015. for this she was prescribed stonger chemo which caused severe side reactions like ulcer appetite loss lose motions etc. due to which she discontinued the chemo within 1 month. in dec 2016 she has been diagnosed with the cancer spread to her pelvic region now. she is having severe back pain and is unable to even change position on bed on her own. now she is again undergoing radiation for pelvic region for 11 sessions. i know it's pretty late stage but is there any possibility that she can be treated?