Rectal cancer

The rectum is the last part of the large intestine. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped as colorectal cancer.

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Des.Perf             Desired performance for a survival rate is a high number.

NHC 1998-2000   Norton Healthcare cancer survival rates for patients originally diagnosed
                             in 1998 to 2000.

NHC 1999-2001   Norton Healthcare cancer survival rates for patients originally diagnosed
                              in 1999 to 2001.

KY 1998-2000      Kentucky cancer survival rates for patients originally diagnosed in 1998 to 2000.

U.S. 1998-2000    National cancer survival rates for patients originally diagnosed in 1998 to 2000.

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  Des Perf NHC 1998 to 2000 NHC 1999 to  2001 KY 1998 to 2000 U.S. 1998 to 2000
5 year survival rate of rectal cancer
stage0 high 100.0 100.0 96.6 80.7
stage1 high 92.4 92.2 86.4 74.1
stage2 high 76.2 76.5 72.7 59.5
stage3 high 67.9 68.3 71.5 51.0
stage4 high 19.3 21.6 12.0 6.0

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