We just found out that my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer, it was devistating. I am only 12, so I need my mother in my life. I am just wondering whether or not she has a chance to survive?
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Depends on where in the colon and what stage. The later the stage the less likely she is to survive. But the 5 year survival rating is as follows. Rectum: 59% Right colon: 59% Transverse colon: 59% Rectosigmoid junction: 62% Ascending colon: 63% Left colon: 65% Descending colon: 66%
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If it's caught fairly early on, it's very treatable. Remember, Ronald Reagan had colon cancer and he survived it with no problems. Anyone with polyps should have a colonoscopy on a regular basis. . The colon is a very tough piece of tissue and it takes quite a while for cancer to eat trough it.
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Like most cancers it depends on the stage. At stage 1 the 5 year survival rate is 95% at stage 4 it is 5%.
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