does anyone know statistics for survival rates....?

Question

from suffering with Bowel Cancer? my mum has just been diagnosed and even thoough i am worried i would like some facts and also if you can suggest things to lift her spirits i have come to a loss on this as her brother also has it and her grand mother died many years from it so she is understandably very worried many thanks in advance

Answer 1

My mother in law's partner was diagnosed with bowel cancer. He had it removed by surgery and underwent chemo. He has made a full recovery. Cancer is not always a death sentence - much depends on how quickly it is caught. I know it is difficult but try and stay positive - remind her that medicine has advanced so much in the last few years and this has helped with early diagnosis and treatment. Because of your family history you should also talk to your doctor about early screening for the disease. Good luck. x

Answer 2

It depends on the stage of the tumour. Colorectal cancers in the UK are graded in the usual TNM way, but are then also put into a Dukes Staging.

The T score is from 1-4 and indicates how far locally the tumour has grown from where it has originated, ie, into which muscles layers it has grown. The N score is 0,1 or 2, and when the diseased area of bowel is removed, the lymph nodes it drains into are removed. If none are involved, it is 0, if 4 or less are involved it is a 1, and if more than 4 are involved, then it is a 2. If it is a rectal cancer, what is known as the high tie lymph node (the one furthest away from the tumour) is also important prognostically. The M score is whether there are signs it has spread distantly. Colorectal cancers usually spread to the liver, and lungs (more common in rectal tumours) so these will be imaged before treatment to check for signs of spread. There are other factors, but these are key to the Dukes grading.

Dukes A is a T score of 1 or 2, with no lymph nodes, and no mets.

Dukes B is a T score of 3 or 4, with no lymph nodes, and no mets.

Dukes C1 is any T score with N1, no mets

Dukes C2 is any T score with N2, no mets

Dukes D is any tumour with any N score but with mets.

Survival rates vary huegly, from 95% for Dukes A, 80% for B, 65% for C1 and 40% for C2. Dukes D really repends on the response to chemotherpy (oxaliplatin is working very well right now) and whether the liver mets are operable.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

First of all, don't look at her like she's sick, and don't treat her like she's sick. It'll be the hardest thing you'll ever do,,,,but she'll appriacate it more if you are just yourself. You can also do different stuff to lift her spirits..... Get together with other members of your fam. make a scrapbook, of some events in her life which she really did enjoy being a part of, or perhaps because of her, those events happened. Think. Put on your thinking cap. Now get busy. You've got a lot of work ahead of you..... don't worry about 38 % colon or Bowel Cancer patients are surviving. and that % is becoming greater and greater. Two years ago our neighbor had part of her colon removed, and she is back working, and entertaining, and enjoying her grand kids every chance she gets. She loves to garden, and travel, and she does some crafts.... she's very busy very active. Stay positive. Be that positive influence she needs. Keep the conversations up beat, and your visits short. While she loves you, respect her privacy so she can deal with her inner pain.....the pain she may not be showing you or other family members.....or how scared she is..... and you cannot show her how scared you are either. You can also get involved in ACS, and do some volunteer work thru their agency. Sometimes they have $$ for prescriptions, or dr. visits.... etc. ( 1-800-577-6552 ) is their toll free number in Oregon, which if ya call it, they'll probably be happy to give ya the number for you local State. They are good folks, and doing good things every year.

Answer 4

Bowel cancer survival rates are pretty high as far as cancer's concerned. That is because the bowel isn't a vital organ like liver, stomach, etc.

My mother had it and is (touchwood) fine and due to have the all clear in about 6 months. So is her friend. Survival rates are better because we have more awareness on it now. It is a cancer that can be associated with poor diet, so lots of antioxidant foods such as those rich in vitamins A, C, E, Selinium, Zinc are advised.

If caught in time bowel cancer is almost always curable, I have heard doctors say. I wish your mother all the best for a full recovery. Take Care.

Answer 5

You can find all the statistics here: http://www.cancer.org

The fact that grandma died from it, though, is probably (in a strange way) good news, since it indicates grandma may have had it many years, meaning your mum probably has been diagnosed before it has spread outside the large intestine. The amazing thing is that they can simply cut out the section with the tumor, sew the two ends together, and your mum will most likely have a complete recovery and a normal life after that. Almost normal. After you survive cancer, you realize it might have killed you, and in addition to getting regular check-ups you tend to take everything a little less seriously!

Best wishes to Mum!

Answer 6

My dad had bowel cancer. He had it removed surgically and then had chemotherapy. He's now as fit as can be.

He does everything as good now as he used to.

Sorry, I have no idea of statistics, but then again, statistics are just numbers.

I hope your mom overcomes it and is able to lead a fulfilling life.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Go to www.cancerresearch.co.uk. I donate monthly to them and they always send me a newsletter update by e-mail. Lots of info about all different types of cancer-more reliable than asking anyone on Yahoo Answers.

Answer 9

Caught early enough it is curable and there is lots to hope for

Answer 10

here are some links to help on that..

Colon and rectal cancer

http://www.ccfa.org/frameviewer/?url=/media/pdf/cancer.pdf (understanding colorectal cancer..need adobe reader)
http://www.cancer.gov/search/ResultsClinicalTrials.aspx?protocolsearchid=2392310 (clinical trials to treat colon cancer..don’t forget to turn pages)
http://www.cancer.gov/search/ResultsClinicalTrials.aspx?protocolsearchid=1559922 (clinical trials for colon cancer..don’t forget to turn pages)
http://www.cancer.gov/search/ResultsClinicalTrials.aspx?protocolsearchid=3319288 (clinical trials to treat rectal cancer…don’t forget to turn pages)
http://www.cancer.gov/search/ResultsClinicalTrials.aspx?protocolsearchid=3319331 (clinical trials for rectal cancer…don’t forget to turn pages)
http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/doc.aspx?viewid=7C5CCBC9-ADAD-4683-8448-E705FB912971&ReqUrl=%2Fclinicaltrials%2Fsearch (find clinical trials for colon cancer by staging…need to input staging level of cancer)
http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/colorectal (colon and rectal cancer clinical trial results (turn pages to read all results)
http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/colorectal-cancer-updates (colon and rectal cancer clinical trials results…don’t forget to turn pages)
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/info/resources (introduction to clinical trials)
http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/finding/treatment-trial-guide (how to find a cancer treatment trial)

3 books on disease symptoms and treatments

you could also get these books on ebay or amazon or a half price book store. (last two are very similar)..
1.Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine
2.Handbook of Diseases (Lippencott)
3.Professional Guide to Diseases (Springhouse)