Ok well my soon to be stepfather has colon cancer and the doctors removed 4 feet of cancer. He is going to undergo radiation and I would like to know his chances of survival. Hes 40 if it helps.
2007-11-28 02:23:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
No one but a doctor can really give you a true estimate but I'd say the fact that he's so young is definitely on his side. Also, colon cancer moves extremely slowly, so to speak, so getting quality treatment should be helpful as far as keeping it from coming back or getting much worse.
2007-11-28 02:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by hello 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's young. There is no way anyone can speculate chances of survival other than your doctor and that too is only a educated guess based on percentages. As with many other types of cancer, the outcome of colon or rectal cancer depends on how advanced it is when it is diagnosed. In other words, the stage of your cancer. You need to talk to the doctor to get prognosis.
Word of warning to those reading:
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of death due to cancer in the United States. People tend to avoid the doctor until they have symptoms. That's understandable, but it's a mistake. About 75% of people who develop colorectal cancer are 50 or older with no other identifiable risk factors. In fact, someone is diagnosed every four minutes and someone dies from the disease about every nine minutes. But it doesn't have to be that way. Getting a colonoscopy can reduce the average person's risk of dying from colorectal cancer by 90% and when diagnosed early, the majority of colorectal cancers are completely curable. Talk to your doctor about screenings especially if you have a family history.
2007-11-28 02:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by ~mobabe~ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
His chances depend on the cancer stage. Cancer stages rate how much the cancer has spread. If it is caught in early stages, this type of cancer can be completely removed by surgery, and there's no more cancer. At middle stages, it usually takes multiple treatments to kill all of the cancer cells. At late stages, there's little chance of getting rid of the cancer, but it can sometimes be held in check for 10-15 years with chemotherapy. Ask your mom what stage he is in.
2007-11-28 02:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.hacres.com/home/home.asp
This man has beat cancer (colon).
2007-11-28 02:30:51 · answer #4 · answered by rainbowmatrixs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother has the same issue. She is 73. She is doing fine, but she makes frequent trips to the doctor. If it is 4 feet, thats alot. Check with his doctor. Thats the only way you'll know
2007-11-28 02:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anthony 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my grandmother died of colon cancer but she died because she didnt want to be treated so it spread and she died at 45. your stepdad wont die....as long as he gets treated and check with his dr.
2007-11-28 02:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by Jess 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dont worry he will be fine : ) my grandpa had it and his was not as bad as your soon to be stepfather,,as long as he fights his hardest and always believes he will make it he will be fine! just remember wen he is in remission never miss a appointment for a colonoscopy they are so important,,and remember you can talk your self into anything and out of anything including cancer!!
2007-11-28 02:28:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
His chances of surviving are good but he may always have cancer.
2007-11-28 02:27:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
well its 50/50, colon cancer is the most heinous there is, you both will be in my prayers.
2007-11-28 02:27:08 · answer #9 · answered by Marie 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
He will su®vive. That is, until he dies.
2007-11-28 02:26:20 · answer #10 · answered by Buttercup 1 · 0⤊ 7⤋