How many of you are rectal/colon cancer survivors over 5 years?

mumzgirl

Please only serious nice replies. My father has rectal cancer and my aunt has colon cancer .Most docs say the survival rate is 5 years. how many out there have lived longer? Im looking for inspiration..truth only please to this sad situation..

Carly · 12-22-2008, 04:13 AM

im being tested for it right now. I am a 15 year brain tumor survivor though. (seriously)

UmmKhaloudi · 12-27-2008, 03:17 PM

2 years, but mine wasn't as bad. just carcinoid tumor in the appendix. immediate surgery got rid of it, but i still have to do check ups. anything is could happen, but hopefully new cures or treatments will improve.

blondambition · 12-27-2008, 03:55 PM

6 years and still going, and I had 2 rounds of chemo and 2 resection surgeries. There is lots of hope! But, if your oncologist is not doing it for you, I have two words for that...SECOND OPINION! I switched doctors and I believe that is why I am still here. As a side note, since it runs in the family be sure to get yearly colonoscopies.

tdm1175 · 12-27-2008, 10:39 PM

3 year survivor of colon and rectal. Had suspension, reconstructive and dissection.

james c · 01-01-2009, 11:54 PM

the rate is getting better. the use of PET/CT scanning for colon cancer taking the place of CT scans is drastically improving survivability.

Southpaw · 01-05-2009, 08:33 PM

My grandma was diagnosed with colon cancer about 22 years ago-she is alive and well now, and has remained cancer free.My prayers go out to you and your family.

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MilonJones · 04-29-2013, 06:38 AM

Hello Friends,

My rectal cancer was in the infancy stage. The doctor found it by mistake, during a prostrate test. This biggest thing is being aware; the lack of education is the real killer.

Thanks and Regards,
Milon Jones

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