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Colorectal Cancer
   

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Follow-Up, Prognosis, Prevention

Post a new topicby contentuser on Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:54 am



Follow-up Treatment



Follow-up care is recommended for colorectal cancer patients to ensure that recurrent or metastatic disease is detected as soon as possible. Patients should undergo regular physical examinations, fecal occult blood tests, colonoscopies, CT scans, and chest x-rays.

Prognosis

Prognosis depends on the stage of the disease and the overall health of the patient. Overall, colorectal cancer patients have a 5-year survival rate of about 61%. The 5-year survival ...Read the full article
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