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Survival Statistics for Adenocarcinoma of the Colon in Singapore
What are survival rates like for adenocarcinoma of the colon in Singapore?

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Updated: August 27, 2006

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Survival rates vary for adenocarcinoma of the colon, but these statistics will give you a general idea of the survival rate for Singapore residents who have adenocarcinoma of the colon. The five-year survival rate represents the percentage of patients alive five years after their initial diagnosis with adenocarcinoma of the colon.

Five-Year Survival Statistics for Women in Singapore:

  • Localized adenocarcinoma of the colon: 70%
  • Adenocarcinoma of the colon with regional metastases: 44%
  • Adenocarcinoma of the colon with distant metastases: 12%

Five-Year Survival Statistics for Men in Singapore:

  • Localized adenocarcinoma of the colon: 68%
  • Adenocarcinoma of the colon with regional metastases: 50%
  • Adenocarcinoma of the colon with distant metastases: 12%
These adenocarcinoma survival statistics were derived from a study published in the journal Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. The researchers examined data from cancer patients registered in the Singapore Registry from 1968 – 1997.

Source: Du, Wenbo and Mah, James. "Incidence and Survival of Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Colorectum: A Population-Based Study from an Asian Country." Diseases of the Colon and Rectum 47.1 (Jan. 2004): 78-85. SpringerLink.

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