Colon Cancer and Survival

In a previous article, we discussed colon cancer stage. But what about in the hope of survival? Survival prognosis depends on the stage of colon cancer is in. A better understanding of the main staging categories will be useful here.  Basically indicates Stadium that the cancer has penetrated only the top layer of the intestinal wall (mucosa). Survival rates are over 90% at 5 years in this stage. Stage 2 means the cancer has penetrated into the muscle layer of the intestinal wall. The rate decreased slightly by 75-80% in five years. The third stage is when the cancer spreads to the lymph nodes. The prognosis for more than 5 years here is 44-55%. Colon cancer stage 4 (metastatic) clearly has the worst prognosis.  However, all stage IV cancers are the same. For example, the NCI reports that patients with three or fewer liver metastases (liver) have a rate of five-year survival of 20-30%. If you discover that you have colon cancer, there are tests and procedures that will be used to determine the stage of cancer.  These include chest X-ray to see if the cancer has spread to the lungs, CT scan to determine the extent of metastasis, especially regarding the liver, and the pathologist's report, which is used to determine the depth of penetration in the intestine was, and if lymph node involvement. There are several treatment options available.  Survival depends on the length of the detection of colon cancer and what stage it is in. Once this has been determined, together with your family and your doctor can make a plan for you, so that you can have greater chance of survival.