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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Outlook on Life
The life expectancy for a colon cancer patient is dependent upon age, general health, outlook on life, stage of cancer, and cancer grade and characteristics. A person who is hopeful and determined will have a much better chance of living longer with colon cancer than someone who simply gives up.
On the Other: Survival Rates
According to the American Cancer Society, people with colon cancer who are classified as Stage 3A have a survival rate of 83 percent after 5 years. Stage 3B patients have a 64 percent survival rate. And Stage 3C patients have a 44 percent survival rate after 5 years. (Ref. 1.)
Bottom Line
Each case is unique, and therefore patients should not let themselves be "backed into a corner" by statistics of life expectancy. Fighting cancer with every fiber of your being is crucial in the battle against colon cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
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