- Stage 0 - > 92%
- Stage I - 80 to 95%
- Stage II - 55 to 80%
- Stage III - 33 to 55%
- Stage IV - < 15%
Source:
Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results. "Colorectal Cancer." National Cancer Institute Apr 2007. 3 Mar 2009.
Colon Cancer 5-Year Survival Rate
By Amber J. Tresca, About.com Guide
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People who have IBD are at an increased risk for colon cancer. When reading research regarding cancer treatments, you'll notice that "5-year survival rate" is often mentioned. The 5-year survival rate is a percentage of patients who are alive 5 years after they were diagnosed with cancer (not counting those who die of causes unrelated to the cancer). The National Cancer Institute's Physician Data Query system shows these 5-year survival rates for colorectal cancer by stage:
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