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Colorectal Cancer: Recurrence: Managing Medical Care

What Are The Chances The Treatment Will Work?

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As you may suspect from your previous experience, the answer depends entirely on your situation. Factors that influence the answer include:

  • The type of colorectal cancer you have.
  • The length of time between the original diagnosis and recurrence.
  • The aggressiveness of the cancer cell type.
  • Your age.
  • Your overall health status.
  • How well you tolerate treatment.
  • The length of time you are able to take treatment.
  • The types of treatment you get.

Ask your doctor about your specific situation.

NOTE: If the treatment doesn't work, read the documents in To Learn More about palliative care and about hospice care.


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