Prediction Tools: Disclaimer The prediction tools, also known as prognostic nomograms, located on the MSKCC Web site are for general health information only. The prediction tools are not to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any health condition or problem.
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Our overall survival nomogram is a tool designed to predict the likelihood of surviving at least five years after undergoing a complete resection (surgical removal of all cancerous tissue) for colon cancer. It can produce three different estimates of varying accuracy, based on the amount of data included. By submitting more information, you will get a more accurate overall survival estimate.
For a basic estimate of overall survival probability, you will need the following information:
T stage: The stage of the tumor penetration into the colon wall based on the TNM anatomic staging system
N stage: The stage of the tumor spread to nearby lymph nodes based on the TNM anatomic staging system
For a more accurate estimate, you will need:
T stage: The stage of the tumor penetration into the colon wall based on the TNM anatomic staging system
Number of positive lymph nodes: Value between 0 and 16
Total number of lymph nodes: Value between 0 and 45
For the most accurate estimate, you will need:
T stage: The stage of the tumor penetration into the colon wall based on the TNM anatomic staging system
Number of positive lymph nodes: Value between 0 and 16
Total number of lymph nodes: Value between 0 and 45
Grade/Differentiation: Poor, moderate, or well differentiated.
Age: Your age at the time of surgery
Sex: Male or female
Results produced by this tool are based on records from 128,853 primary colon cancer patients reported to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute, which collects data on cancer cases from various locations and sources throughout the United States. All results must be understood in the context of each patient’s specific treatment plan. Patients and caregivers using this tool should discuss the result with the patient’s physician.
To gather the information required to use this nomogram, use our worksheet .