| Cancer Syndrome | Estimated Survival |
| Malignant Hypercalcemia | 8 weeks (except for newly diagnosed breast or multiple myeloma) |
| Malignant Pericardial Effusion | 8 weeks |
| Carcinomatous Meningitis | 8-12 weeks |
| Multiple Brain Mets | 1-2 months no XRT, 3-6 months with XRT |
| Malignant Ascites | Less than 6 months |
| Malignant Pleural Effusion | Less than 6 months |
| Malignant Bowel Obstruction | Less than 6 months |