Colon Cancer Life Expectancy

Question: What is the life expectancy of a person with colon cancer? sorry, I didn't mean to repeat a question asked eairler. That question was about stage four cancer, are there other thoughts about other stages?

Answer: There really is no reliable way to answer this question. As someone already mentioned, it's dependent on the individual. People with stage 1 are often cured through surgery or other treatments. For the other stages, it all depends on the individual, the treatments chosen, and how long they decide to have the treatments. It is also dependent on if they go into a remission, which there is no way to set a timetable for that.

Question: I was just wondering how long the life expectancy of liver cancer at the fourth stage was? My dad was just diagnosed with liver and colon cancer, he just got an operation and removed the colon cancer and he has liver cancer at the fourth stage. He is going through chemotherapy right now and i was wondering what his life expectancy was going to be and what is the worst possible thing that could happen with the chemo, we are figuring he will be on it for roughly 4 months and then a major surgery and then chemo again for another 6months to make sure everything is gone... if all goes well.

Answer: I don’t think your dad has liver cancer, as it is far more likely that he only has colon cancer with mets to the liver. I am sorry, but in this situation the 5year survival rate is only about 5%. He is being treated with chemo to buy him more time not to cure him. At this point the worst thing that can happen with the chemo is that it does not slow the progression of his disease. I have the feeling this is not what you expected to hear and I am so very sorry.

Question: what is the life expectancy of someone with stage 4 colon cancer that has gone to the liver and lung?

Answer: Stage IV cancer is no longer the death sentence that it once was. There is treatment but there are no guarantees. The truth is that no one knows, not even the doctors, the life expectancy of these patients. Much will depend on the patients overalll health, age, and response to treatment. The goal will be to gain control of the disease and hopefully place the patient into remission. If that is not possible, than it may be possible to find a treatment to keep the cancer under control and live with the cancer (much the way a diabetic lives with diabetes by taking insulin). The patient needs to find out as much as possible about the disease. Find out the treatment options. Go to a designated comprehensive cancer center for the best possible treatment. Cancer that has gone to the liver and lung can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, radiofrequency ablation, chemoperfusion . . there is treatment but the patient has to be willing to fight for it. NCCN: Clinical Guidelines for Colon Cancer http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/PDF/colon.pdf NCI: Colon and Rectal Cancer http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal Peritoneal chemperfusion http://www.hillmancancercenter.org/surgonc/peritoneal_chemo.html Radiofrequency Ablation http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/sitemap/modal-alias.cfm?modal=rf_ablation&bhcp=1 People Living with cancer http://www.plwc.org/portal/site/PLWC Depending on the patient than . . life expectancy may be far better than you expect.

Question: life expectancy w/ stage 4 colon cancer mest to lung and liver? I know i'm asking for an ans for which there is no definitive one...here goes. My boyfriend was diagnosed w/colon cancer 4 years ago. had surgery, chemo, radiation, removed large section of colon. 2 years ago and pretty much non-stop, chemo, radiation, then mest to lymph nodes, lungs and liver. had cryo laser surgery done in nov, said was good. but then got lung infection, cea up to 49, 3 weeks later, 156, Jan 2 Cea 250 w/ 15 lesions on liver, excructiating pain, still doing 10 chemo pills ago (not responding). went to er last night, liver's enlarges, sent him home w/ stronger pain pills (was vicadine, not sure what now) but still has to double up to minimize pain. He's given up,(is pretty mean) says the doc's haven't given him a time frame but told me not to buy him a birthday present (aug). he refuses to talk about it, says it will jsut upset me. I say I have a right to know. help? ideas? timeframe? he's 55

Answer: Just going by the info given I would say, he is right that he might not see his next birthday. You might do some research on the stages of dying. It sounds like he is in the acceptance stage. It might be helpful for yourself, and allow you to be more of what he needs(not that I'm saying you aren't right now). I have some training in helping the dying as a "Stephen Minister". It has been a little while, and I have never actually had a case yet (Thank God), but I do know that there are definitely stages, The loved ones also go through the same stages, but at their own rate, and at times that may not be very helpful if you know what I mean. An example might be that he is in the acceptance stage ,and you might be in the denial or bargaining stage. Anyway this isn't really what you asked but, I think it will be helpful to you at some point. Maybe there is even some info on-line. Also a hospice maybe able to give you some reading suggestions, maybe even a support group. If you attend a church, It maybe that they have a "Stephen ministry program" or if they do not then they might be able to put you in contact with a church that does. May God bless you both, and strengthen and comfort you. You may e-mail me if you wish. EDIT: You do not have to belong to a church or even be a christian to ask for a Stephen Minister.

Question: What is the average life expectancy of someone with this cancer? Colon cancer spread to the liver in two areas.

Answer: u can never say but with my mum it was 2 years

Question: Colon cancer? My best friend has colon cancer.Three years ago they removed her large intestine and part of her stomach and wears a colostomy bag. They claim they could not get it all and that she is terminal. Her life expectancy was a year or so and thae cancer is not acting up and the doctors cannot believe that she is still here! Her brother died at age 35 from colon cancer and was gone within 18 months. She just went fishing and on vacation with me and has a great spirit. Have people survived this and continued on to live out their life with the cancer and it never act out again. I want to keep her and believe that she is not going anywhere. If anyone Could beat it it would be her. Am I kidding myself ? WilL it eventually take her and how long have people survived with this? We are both in our fifties and met in first grade. We supported each other through our marriages were there for each other when our children were born and she is my choosen sister in life. Can't imagine a world without her.

Answer: There is no predicting the course a serious illness will take. I hope your dear friend remains in remission for many, many years, but you probably need to prepare yourself for the possibility that she will not. Doctors don't use the word "terminal" lightly. Now's the time to rack up those good memories, take plenty of pictures, and make sure she knows how much you love her. If she's still with you in 20 years, this will not have been a mistake, and if she goes from this world sooner, you'll be glad you did it while you could. As a long-time close friend, make sure she knows you'll be there for the times she's scared and fears the doctors are right, too. If she needs it, help her put her finances in order, update her will, and make her wishes for her last days known to the people legally allowed to enact them--family, usually, even when a friend is closer.

Question: I know someone with Stage 4 colon cancer and getting a colostomy? do you know if the life expectancy is high or low?

Answer: For a Stage IV CRC the prognosis is very poor, and treatment is usually palliative. A stage IV tumour has penetrated the bowel wall and spread to adjacent organs. However other factor must be considered, such as nodal involvement, and metastatic spread. If it means anything to you the 5 year survival is only 8% for an untreated stage IV tumour. I know this is quite scientific, but it is impotant to remember every case is different. The fact that doctors are attempting a colostomy is very positive, and your friends prognosis will depend on the outcome of this surgery. If there is no metastatic spread this operation could cure his cancer. In my opinion it is best to wait til after surgery and speak to the surgeon. Hope everything goes well :)

Question: colon cancer question? my uncle was diagnosed with colon cancer last year around january. i dont know much of the details, but my mom said they found it too late and that the doctors gave him 6 months to live. he is only in his mid 60s, is there any chance he will survive until normal life expectancy, say 80?

Answer: My father was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1989 they removed the tumor and also he had a colostomy bag. The cancer had spread to the lymph nodes as well. My father died in 1997 he lived 8 yrs they told him he had a year to live anything is possible. I believe your attitude towards life plays a part, being optimistic and not giving in to the disease. This is what I learned but it doesn't always work enjoy whatever time you have with him because you never know

Question: What can we expect with Stage 4 colon cancer? My grandfather is 76 has advanced stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to the liver. He has a tumor the size of a golf ball that is not in his colon and recently had surgery to remove part of it. He also has Alzheimer's, but my mom is there to make sure he takes his meds. He has chosen to not go through chemo. We are very confused on what to expect. He was diagnosed about 4 months ago and has been in a lot of pain lately. He walks very slow. What could his life expectancy be? Also, when the time comes where he is reaching his final days, what can we expect? We understand that jaundice is a sign, but is there anything else we should look for? I understand that every situation is different.

Answer: If he has less than 6 months to live, then you can call in hospice and they can help with everything from advice to supplies to meds to caregivers to clergy,etc. They can give him meds like morphine so that he won't be in pain.

Question: Treatments for stage 4 liver cancer with unknown primary, suspect lung or colon and has metasized to bone? My mother has this and they've said chemo will not change her prognosis. If she gets the chemo, there is a 4 out of 5 chance it won't work, if she gets it there is a 1 out of 5 chance it will. It will most likely make her sick while she is on it, and if it does work it will only extend her life about 3 to 8 months if it goes into hybernation, but it will eventually return. her life expectancy is less than 6 months, chemo may only extend it a few months. If she gets radiation to the bones where she is in a lot of pain, she will feel better in a few doses, and with her pain meds she will feel pretty well for a while with almost no side effects, except fatique, but it will not extend life and she could have less than 3 months of survival. She doesn't really want the chemo, and neither does my Dad, for them quality of life is more important then length, and she doesn't want people to see her go through the chemo. Does anyone have info on this what would u do? we have second opinion friday

Answer: Sorry for your situation. The doctors are right with what they are saying if they cant locate the primary cancer they wont know what type of chemo to give your mum so it will be trial and error which i def dont recommend. Stage four cancer is incurable and almost certainly terminal. once cancer has reached the liver the life expectancy is less than a year, this happened to my Mum. Mum was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last may. It was in her liver lung and kidney they couldn't find the primary cancer either. they eventually did and it was diagnosed ads kidney cancer, Mum pasted away 4 months from first diagnosis aged 60. i agree with your mum and dad if chemo is only going to extend her life a few months i wouldn't go thru the pain and trauma it will make her sicker than the cancer itself and will make her bed ridden. Mum went on a trail drug for 2 weeks and it was the worst thing we could have done she lost all dignity and control of her bodily functions it was terrible. definitely get your second opinion. contact me if you need support or info. xx

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Question: hospice question? experience? i know the "organiztion" hospice is for patients whom have a life expectancy of 6 months or less to live. my dad has colon cancer in which has spread all over his body through his bones. he recently went on hospice care. have any of you had someone youve known been on this program? how long did they last before they passed? any information would help i feel so terrible. i asked this question. then about 1 hour later, my stepmom called......... and my dad passed away. i jinxed it. omg :(

Answer: I used to work in hospice and my father and husband were followed by hospice. They both did not live long at all. Less than a week. I wish that we had gotten tied in much earlier. We needed the support both in symptom control and emotionally in dealing with what happened. Some people's symptoms continue to decline way passed the six months and they are maintained on hospice. There are other people who improve and are discharged from hospice. However, when their symptoms get worse, they can come back on hospice. I think hospice is a wonderful program for people who are at the end of their life. It offers support you would not have gotten without their involvement. They provide such a variety of support that you need to tell them what is going on in your family and they will look at what they can do to help. They don't do it all, but it makes a big difference. The social worker in addition to being a bereavement counselor knows about the resources in the community and can be especially helpful. They also have a chaplain. If you have questions about what they are doing, all the head nurse or the administrator. They should be able to answer your questions.