Colon cancer: Chief doctors quantify the chances of recovery depending on the stage of the disease.. As of: March 13, 2024, 5:00 p.m By: Andreas Beez CommentsPressSplit Munich's chief doctors provide encouraging figures in the fight against colon cancer.

In Germany alone, more than 61,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer - and around 23,500 patients lose the battle against the common tumor disease. Most of those affected are over 55 years old and have a family history.