Do you know the prognosis of colon cancer? The cancer in your large intestines is colon cancer. Colon Cancer has some options and treatments to control the outcome. The options of these treatments are completely up to the patient.
The article “Stage Four of Colon
Cancer Prognosis” by Nancy Maloney gives the step through of the outcome of
colon cancer and the statistics of death. Many times those who have colon
cancer don’t even know they do until later on. This is because the symptoms don’t
kick in until later on in the process. In my opinion, I do believe this is a
fact because my aunt is diagnosed with stage four colon cancer and she didn’t even
know before. When she went to the doctor for something else and they recognized
it.
Since my aunt has been diagnosed, I think
I am aware of colon cancer and also understand the prognosis of colon cancer. The
outcome can be changed by the type treatment is given there is two types of
treatment, chemotherapy and radiation. Both of these treatments shrink the
tumor and relieve pain from the patient. There are other complementary
treatments. There are things such as a balanced diet, supplements, relaxation techniques,
and acupuncture.
They are coming out with new medicines as time goes on. In
the article it said “National cancer institute survival rate was 6% for stage
four colon cancer.” I’m guessing you can
see where the outcome is going. One way to make it easier to understand is by
saying you have a dollar worth of nickels and you take one out, that’s the percentage
of surviving. The outcome is very rare of surviving stage four colon cancer. When
you have a family member or someone you know that has colon cancer all you can
do is have hope and faith, trust me I know what I’m talking about.
