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Stage I: the tumor is confined to the epithelium or has not penetrated through the first layer of muscle in the bowel wall.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoStage II: the tumor has penetrated through to the outer wall of the colon or has gone through it, possibly invading other local tissue.
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∙ 13y agoStage III: any depth or size of tumor associated with regional lymph node involvement.
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∙ 12y agoWhat is Stage 4 for Colon Cancer patient?
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Is stage 4 colon cancer deadly?
Colon cancer has reached stage 4 after metastasizing to distant organs. The liver is often an area where the cancer tends to migrate per a National Cancer Institute's article noting 50% of cases.
When Jay Monahan was diagnosed with colon cancer what stage was it?
Stage 4: it was in his liver.
What is the median survival time for stage 4 colon cancer?
20 minutes
Is Irinotecan a good second line chemo for stage 4 colon cancer?
Yes, irinotecan is primarily indicated for advanced and metastatic colon cancer.
should one who had a colonoscopy 6 yrs. ago should now be diagnoses with stage 4 colon cancer & be told that it is adenocarcinoma & not colorectal cancer?
should one who had a colonoscopy 6 yrs ago should now be diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer & be told that it is adenocarcinoma & not colorectal cancer
What's the difference of a level 4 colon cancer from level 4 rectal cancer?
The severity(spread of cancer) of the disease is same at stage 4, no matter if it is large intestine or rectal cancer.
Is Stage 4 bone cancer treatable?
Stage 4 cancer is treatable. Once a person gets to state 4 cancer hardly ever go into remission due to the advancement of the disease.
What cancer did Gary olsen die from?
Gary Olsen had stage 4 colon cancer. He passed away in 2000 after a ten month battle.
In America what is the colon cancer survival rate?
The survival rates for colon cancer depend on in which stage the cancer is originally detected. If detected at an early stage, the five year survival rate can be as high as 90%, however if the cancer goes undetected into a distant stage, the five year survival rate can drop dramatically, becoming 12%.
In which stage the bone cancer will become dangerous?
Stage 3 of colon cancer is regarded as dangerous as it has a higher risk of recurrence and eventual death. Cancer is staged by how far the tumour has spread over the body and consists of stages 1, 2, 3 and 4.
What stage is Michael Douglas' cancer?
Stage 4 Throat Cancer.
What is the final stage breast cancer?
Stage 4
