There is no clear data on how long 65 years old rectal cancer patients can live, and how long they can live should be based on the stage of disease, treatment means and their own conditions, so it cannot be generalized.
Rectal cancer is a common malignant tumor of gastrointestinal tract, and the occurrence of the disease is related to a variety of factors such as bad dietary habits and heredity. Its treatment mainly includes surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy. Among them, surgery is the most important method to treat rectal cancer, which generally includes local excision, radical resection and palliative surgery.
If 65-year-old rectal cancer patients are in the early stage of the disease, generally after timely and effective treatment, the symptoms can be relieved and the prognosis will be relatively better and the survival time will be longer. If the patient is in the advanced stage or the treatment is not timely, the prognosis is generally poorer and the survival time may be shorter. It is necessary to pay attention to supportive treatment to improve the quality of life and prolong the life time as much as possible.
Rectal cancer has a certain risk of recurrence, and it is not certain how long it can live, so it is recommended to actively cooperate with doctors’ treatment.