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What is the lfe expectancy of primary bowel cancer and secondary spine cancer?
Colon cancer that has spread to the spine is considered metastatic disease or stage IV cancer. The 5 year survival rate for stage IV colon cancer is 5%. This means that on average only 5% of people will live for 5 years with the disease.
What is code for secondary liver cancer which spread from colon?
The code for secondary liver cancer (metastatic liver cancer) that has spread from the colon is typically represented by C78.7 in the ICD-10 classification system, which indicates secondary malignant neoplasm of the liver. Additionally, the primary colon cancer would be coded separately, usually as C18 for malignant neoplasm of the colon. Always consult the latest coding guidelines for the most accurate coding practices.
What is the primary therapy for colon cancer?
Surgical removal of the involved segment of colon (colectomy) along with its blood supply and regional lymph nodes is the primary therapy for colon cancer.
What is the life expectancy for a person who has had strokes and has colon cancer which has spread to the liver?
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What does secondary lung cancer mean?
Secondary lung cancer is cancer that starts somewhere else in the body (for example, the breast or colon) and spreads to the lungs.
what does Lung Cancer mean?
Secondary lung cancer is cancer that starts somewhere else in the body (for example, the breast or colon) and spreads to the lungs.
What is hemicolectomy?
A hemicolectomy is a colectomy procedure that removes one side of the colon. This is one of the primary treatments for colon cancer.
60 year old woman & breast cancer survivor for 15 years. now diag. with stage 4 colon cancer. what is her life expectancy normally.?
There are too many factors that determine life expectancy to say.
Once chemo is stopped with metastatic colon cancer and ascites is present how long is the life expectancy and what are the signs of the end nearing?
These really are questions for the doctor and/or cancer nurse.
What is the life expectancy after multiple paracentesis due to colon cancer?
Life expectancy after multiple paracentesis procedures for colon cancer can vary significantly depending on factors such as the stage of cancer, overall health, and response to treatment. Paracentesis is often performed to relieve symptoms from ascites, which can indicate advanced disease. While it can improve quality of life, it does not directly affect cancer prognosis. Patients should consult their healthcare team for personalized assessments and prognosis.
what colon cancer simptoms are?
WHAT COLON CANCER SIMPTOMS ARE?
What is sigmoid cancer?
its cancer in the colon. sigmoid is part of the colon.
