Is colon cancer curable at stage 1?
Is colon cancer curable at stage 1? Stage I colon cancer is confined to the lining of the colon, does not penetrate the wall of the colon into the abdominal cavity, and has not spread to any adjacent organs or local lymph nodes. Approximately 90% of patients are cured with surgery alone and will not experience a cancer recurrence. Does Stage 1 colon cancer require surgery? Stages 1 to 3: In general, surgery is considered the best choice for colon cancers stages 1 to 3: Stage 1 and 2 cancer is contained to the wall of the colon and possibly...