Please only serious nice replies. My father has rectal cancer and my aunt has colon cancer .Most docs say the survival rate is 5 years. how many out there have lived longer? Im looking for inspiration..truth only please to this sad situation..
2006-09-15 20:09:09 · 13 answers · asked by Snake happy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
My rectal cancer was in the infancy stage. The doctor found it by mistake, during a prostrate test. This biggest thing is being aware; the lack of education is the real killer.
2006-09-23 18:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin of China, PhD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 65 and a 7 year colon cancer survivor, I had 13 inches of my colon removed. My oncologist I believe is amazing. Be supporative and keep the faith.
2015-06-12 15:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by Private 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not, but one of the elderly gentlemen in my support group has been a colon cancer survivor for 12 years. he said that when he was diagnosed they told him he only had 6 months to live, but here he is proving them wrong
2006-09-21 21:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by srvivr_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 years and still going, and I had 2 rounds of chemo and 2 resection surgeries. There is lots of hope! But, if your oncologist is not doing it for you, I have two words for that...SECOND OPINION! I switched doctors and I believe that is why I am still here. As a side note, since it runs in the family be sure to get yearly colonoscopies.
2006-09-15 20:51:39 · answer #4 · answered by blondambition 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My grandma was diagnosed with colon cancer about 22 years ago-she is alive and well now, and has remained cancer free.
My prayers go out to you and your family.
2006-09-18 18:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by St. Louis Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My grandfather had it, its been 18 years since. I just did a paper on it. If caught and treated early there is a 100% chance you will live atleast 5 years, if not more. According to statistics 91% live till they die of old age. I hope all goes well :)
2006-09-21 14:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by pcolagirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 year survivor of colon and rectal. Had suspension, reconstructive and dissection.
2006-09-16 14:03:23 · answer #7 · answered by tdm1175 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rate is getting better. the use of PET/CT scanning for colon cancer taking the place of CT scans is drastically improving survivability.
2006-09-16 15:11:03 · answer #8 · answered by james c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my neighbor is 87 years old and he is a twelve year survivor, you better do full checkups because immediate family members have a good chance to have it. my best wishes for all
2006-09-23 18:25:27 · answer #9 · answered by mahmoud4@verizon.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im being tested for it right now. I am a 15 year brain tumor survivor though. (seriously)
2006-09-15 20:12:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋