Tag: six-year cure
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Six-Year Disease-Free Survival Could Signal Cure for Colon Cancer, Study Finds
New insights redefine what it means to be cured of colon cancer In a landmark analysis published in JAMA Oncology, researchers suggest that many patients treated for colon cancer can be considered effectively cured if they remain free of recurrence for six years after surgery and follow-up therapy. While there is no universal definition of…
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Colon Cancer Patients Considered Effectively Cured After Six-Year Recurrence-Free Period, Study Finds
New Evidence Reframes What It Means to Be ‘Cured’ of Colon Cancer For many patients diagnosed with colon cancer, the journey through treatment is fraught with uncertainty. A landmark study published in JAMA Oncology now suggests a practical and hopeful milestone: if a patient remains free from cancer recurrence six years after surgery and follow-up…