What is the likeliness of someone surviving from colon cancer?

What is the likeliness of someone surviving from colon cancer?

i dont have it, but my friend online does. i didnt want to ask her too much about it, ya know?

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Answer by getagripIf it is caught in the early stages, your chances are very good.

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In a study of 100 cases of colon cancer in women, there were 200 age- and race-matched controls. The suspected?

In a study of 100 cases of colon cancer in women, there were 200 age- and race-matched controls. The suspected?
Bio statistics need help .
Continuation of the question: The suspected etiologic factor was higher-than-average consumption of red meat. The absolute risk of colon cancer in persons with this level of consumption is:

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What does the cancer number mean? My dad has had colon cancer for a few yrs & it has spread to his lungs.?

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What does the cancer number mean? My dad has had colon cancer for a few yrs & it has spread to his lungs.?
My mom keeps referring to cancer numbers but won’t go into details. First it was like 2, 5, 11 and now she said it went up to 750 and now 1100. I don’t understand what those numbers mean. If anyone knows for sure….please state source, I really need to know and have tried to research and haven’t found anything.

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Answer by EllenSince you don’t… Read On..

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What do you do if you have colon cancer that metastasized to Liver?

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What do you do if you have colon cancer that metastasized to Liver?
Does anyone have any suggestions for a last ditch treatment that is not allopathic? Such as cessium chloride, diet, etc?

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Answer by prissy_kittyhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmNSISGWtL0uvWM8cgPRRg_cxQt.;_ylv=3?qid=20071028124404AA0FQhl

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Are there any colon cancer survivors here?

Are there any colon cancer survivors here?
Well my 32 year old brother-in-law just got diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer ; / and I’m just completely depressed… My sister just married him about four years ago and they have a one year old daughter and a 2 year old son. They just took out a 600k loan to buy a commercial property so financially they are in a difficult situation as well. It just breaks my heart knowing that there’s such a high chance they will never see their father when they are older and that my bro-in-law… Read On..

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What is the most common sign of colon cancer?

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What is the most common sign of colon cancer?
Im 33 years old and i am asking this because this morning when i went to the bathroom, i noticed that there was blood in the water. I looked becasue after i went, i felt this pain that i have never had before. Is there any other reason that there could’ve been blood in the water? It didnt have blood in it, just the water in the toliet did.

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Answer by Manconsistent diarrhea

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What is the cost for colon cancer screening…?

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What is the cost for colon cancer screening…?
…How much does a colon cancer screening cost?

I am over 50 years old and have no medical insurance……

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Answer by vampieFree:D… but only if you live in Canada or other universal health countries.
I actually have no clue as to the US cost…but Im curious.
Hope someone gives you a more definitive answer.

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What are the symptoms of end of life with advanced colon cancer.?

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What are the symptoms of end of life with advanced colon cancer.?
A person has advanced cancer AND advanced alzheimers. Now sleeping a lot..as in most of the day and night. Can no longer walk, chew, etc… Does all of this denote a time frame of survival?

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Answer by Munya CarrDepends on the meds for the colon cancer. If it’s end stage, I’m thinking this patient would be on a heavy duty sublingual painkiller–which would explain sleeping a lot, etc. End stage of any cancer usually involves… Read On..

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How long does it take a colon cancer polyp to become a obstruction/full obstruction?

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How long does it take a colon cancer polyp to become a obstruction/full obstruction?
How long does it take to become an obstruction?

How long does it take to become a full obstruction?

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Answer by DeniseddsIt depends on the grade and type of cancer in addition to where in the colon it is located, but in general it would be a minimum of 7-8 years.

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What is the least horrible prep to take before a colonoscopy?

I need to have a routine colonoscopy but dread the prep, which I’m familiar with because I had it before my hysterectomy and it made me sick — I gagged for months just thinking about that drink. What are my alternatives? Which is the least horrible choice? And do I have the latitude to request it of my doctor? Thanks in advance for advice.… Read On..

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