The survival period of rectal cancer with lung metastasis, 5-year survival rate can reach 24%~68%, and one-year survival rate is about 41%, which should be combined with the patient’s treatment effect as well as personal situation.
Rectal cancer patients with lung metastasis indicates that the cancer cells have now begun to spread and metastasize to the surrounding tissues, at this time, the survival rate of patients within 5 years will be significantly reduced, which is about 24%~68% only, and the survival rate within one year is about 41% only; however, the specific survival rate varies from person to person, depending on the effect of treatment as well as the patient’s state of mind during treatment.
In order to prolong the survival rate of rectal cancer patients, after the discovery of lung metastasis, it is necessary to evaluate whether the metastasis can be removed, followed by systemic radiotherapy to inhibit the cancer cells.
If the rectal cancer has started to develop lung metastasis, it is recommended to arrange for hospitalization as soon as possible and choose regular treatment under the guidance of professional physicians, which can prolong the survival rate and improve the quality of life of patients.