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What is the survival rate for colon cancer?

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Depends: It depends on the stage of the cancer.

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Answered 2/29/2012

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Variable: Survival in terms of 5 years, post diagnosis, can be as high as 95% in early lesions to as low as 10-15% in more advanced disease.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Depends on the stage: Colon cancer is staged. The stages dictate survival rates which are calculated based on a five year survival rate.

Answered 2/28/2013

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