Survival Rates For Colon Cancer
A diagnosis of Colon Cancer doesn’t necessarily mean that the survival of this disease is bleak as opposed to other types of Cancer.
If colon cancer is caught early while it’s in the first stage there is a 93% survival rate. While Cancer in any form is very serious, Colon Cancer is actually one of the easiest to overcome.
In some instances, removing the diseased section of the colon cures the cancer and chemotherapy or radiation may not be needed.
Tumor location aids in determining survival rates. For instance, if the tumor is located in the ascending colon, which is closest to the small intestines, is approximately 63%.
The transverse colon, along the middle, survival rates are approximately 59% while the descending colon, that which is closest to the rectum is 66%. This rating system is based on a five year average, meaning the number of patients still alive five years after diagnosis.
Survival rates are also determined by what county the patient lives. In Europe, the rate is 43% and in America it is 62%. These statistics, however, could be influenced by the quality of care received.
Stages of the disease are determined by the extent of the disease, if it has spread through the colon walls and/or other organs or lymph nodes. There are two types of staging, which is the process to determine the type of cancer. The clinical stage will be performed by the physician with blood tests, biopsies and mri’s. The pathologic stage is determined by the physician, as in surgery, to get a visual idea of the extent and type of cancer.
Having regular colonoscopies(the pre-screening process) are very important in catching the disease early. Usually a colonoscopy is recommended yearly for individuals 40 and over, however, if there is a history of the disease, either in the patient or blood related family, the physician may recommend pre-screening more often.
Some studies also show that exercise and diet can play an important role in preventing Colon Cancer.
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