How long can you live with early stage colon cancer?

Colon cancer occurs at the junction of the rectum and the sigmoid colon, in men with chronic enteritis, colon polyps, obese men over 40-50 years old, early colon cancer patients are usually not easily detected, but often accompanied by changes in stool characteristics, blood in the stool or positive fecal occult blood, or even chronic anemia. The patient should be alerted to the above-mentioned symptoms, and colonoscopy can provide a clear diagnosis, while gastrointestinal endoscopy is the main treatment for early colon cancer.

The patient’s own physical condition, underlying disease, and psychological quality directly affect the treatment and prognosis of early colon cancer. The second is the treatment plan, and the degree of doctor-patient cooperation also determines the prognosis of colon cancer. Therefore, during the treatment of early colon cancer patients, maintaining a positive attitude and spirit, paying attention to diet and care, and scientific treatment plan can effectively prolong the life of patients.

Survival rate of early colon cancer patients over 5 years reaches more than 80% or even higher, according to research studies. More than 5 years is clinical cure.