Saturday, August 20, 2011

How long does it take to die from untreated colon cancer

How long does it take to die from untreated colon cancer?

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1 :
There are different types of cancer that grow at different rates. And it also varies from individual to individual. Noone can predict how long it will take to die---the cancer frequently goes to other areas of the body, also. I had a friend who developed breast cancer. Her doctor told her that it was a type of cancer that is usually found in the lungs. (She was cured, by the way). So the types of cancer can vary---there are several types of cancers that can attack just about any area of the body.
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It really depends on what stage the cancer is in. Is it "untreatable" or just not being treated? If its in the early stages, I would definitely try to treat it. Anyway, I knew someone that had colon cancer, and she lived another 12 years. Hers was not very advanced when the doctor found it.
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It depends on the stage of the colon cancer. At stage 0 it takes 5 to 7 years for polyps to turn into cancer. At stage I and II, generally another 5 years, but is treatable At stage III cancer has affected other organs around the colon and life expectancy might slip down to 1 year or maximum 2, depending on the health state of the patient, At stage IV, cancer has spread to liver, kidneys, lungs and has become inoperable. Doctors would usually give 3 to max 6 months before death. On the other hand by taking 1 drug only life expectation is rised from 6 months,to 10 to 12 months, with 2 drugs, it goes to 14 to 16 months and with 3 drugs,, over 20 months. Another way of expressing is: rate of survival within 5 years at stage I, 93% at stage II 72 to 85% at stage III 44 to 83% at stage IV, 8% only with 2 drugs, it becomes

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