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The survival rate for colon cancer depends on the stage of cancer. For example, in stage 1 the survival rate is 75% and for stage 4 is only 6%. Colon caner is terminal but there is a good survival rate for most stages.
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∙ 13y agoNot always. Its definitely worse than if it hadn't metastasized, but it depends on the type and location of the metastases. Lance Armstrong had several secondary tumors (lung and brain) and he is now fine. His was a relatively easy to cure cancer, though.
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∙ 12y agoSure is, cancer of the circulatory system! Talk of Bad Bloood!
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∙ 11y agoIf it is not caught early enough, it can be terminal.
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∙ 14y agoYes. Terminal cancer isn't necessarily a TYPE of cancer, but rather a stage. It's when it cannot be cured.
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∙ 14y agoNo, the majority are cured.
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∙ 15y agonot always
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Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer?
is a very dangerous disease, likely terminal.
What is the difference between deaths from lung cancer and deaths from prostate cancer?
lung cancer is in the lungs, prostate cancer is in the prostate.
What is the contact information for The Prostate Cancer Infolink?
The Prostate Cancer Infolink. http://www.comed.com/prostate.
Where can I learn about prostate health?
The Prostate Cancer Foundation, the U.S. Army's Prostate Cancer Research Program, the Institute for Prostate Cancer Research, the National Cancer Institute, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention all provide information on the latest research on prostate cancer.
What different treatments are there to cure prostate cancer?
Procedures to treat prostate cancer and chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. Surgery can include removal of cancer from the prostate, or removal of prostate gland.
When was Prostate Cancer Foundation created?
Prostate Cancer Foundation was created in 1993.
Is musturbration causes prostate cancer in male?
Masterbation does not cause prostate cancer.
How can prostate cancer a ffect your penis?
Prostate cancer treatments will make you impotent.
Is there a correlation between prostate cancer and prostate hypertrophy?
No. Someone having an enlarged prostate does not mean they will develop cancer.
Is it normal to have a PSA of 1.6 and have prostate cancer?
PSA is just one indicator of prostate cancer. It is possible to have prostate cancer and have a normal PSA reading.
Is prostate massage a positive thing again prostate cancer?
Prostate massage is only recommended for prostate health issues, such as enlarged prostate (BPH) or prostatitis (prostate inflammation). Due to the potential risk of releasing prostate cancer cells that can spread to the body, it is not recommended that men with prostate cancer perform prostate massage.
When is prostate cancer the most prominent?
The peak incidence for prostate cancer is 67 years of age, but a man's risk of developing prostate cancer rises with age.
