my stepdad had testing that indicated he has stage 4 colon cancer.
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Treatment for Stage 4 Colon Cancer Treatment for stage 4 colon cancer may require a surgical resection. In this procedure, a surgeon removes the section of the colon affected by the tumor and joins the remaining healthy sections together to form one long, healthy piece. The use of chemotherapy and/or radiation to treat stage 4 colon cancer varies depending on lymph node involvement, where the tumor went (i.e. the liver, lungs, ovaries, or stomach), and how it's attached. Survival Rate for Stage 4 Colon Cancer A lot of things can influence colon cancer survival rates. Stage is a major factor, but tumor location and country of residence have also been shown to impact survival. For example, a tumor in the right colon is often caught later because symptoms take longer to emerge, and in countries where early screening is relatively uncommon, tumors are caught later. Studies have also found that exercise may increase colon cancer survival rates. In general, approximately 8-15 percent of people with stage 4 colon cancer are still alive five years after their diagnosis. (Learn more about colon cancer survival rates.) good luck
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it really depends, but one site i have gone to states that it is up to 2 years now. but it really depends on if it spreads, and if chemo and radiation are a option
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How much change in behavior are they ready for?
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