Survival after early surgery for colon cancer is generally roughly assessed by 5-year survival rate, which can reach 90% with relatively good prognosis. The overall survival time of colon cancer patients after surgery can be roughly estimated by the 5-year survival rate (the proportion of patients who survive for more than 5 years after various comprehensive treatments for the tumor), and the probability of recurrence after 5 years is very low, but still need to follow the doctor’s instructions strictly for regular review. Colon cancer can be roughly divided into four stages. Early detection is relatively early, and it is not easy to have distant metastasis, but radical surgery is still needed. As long as the radical surgery is performed in regular hospitals, there is no chemotherapy after the surgery, and only regular checkups are needed. If there is no recurrence in more than 5 years, the chance of recurrence and metastasis will be relatively small. The survival rate of colon cancer is also related to the pathological type of the tumor. Even if the cancer is early stage, the prognosis may still be bad if the pathology is mucinous adenocarcinoma, undifferentiated or low-differentiated cancer. In conclusion, as long as the tumor is malignant, recurrence and metastasis are possible, and it is recommended to actively do preventive work. Statistics such as 5-year survival rate generally represent the situation of a certain group of patients, and do not represent the specific survival period of an individual. The individual survival period of colon cancer patients needs to be determined by combining various factors, and it is recommended to consult the physician.