Mother gives birth to the 'heaviest girl ever born in the world' weighing FIFTEEN pounds (the same as a 6-month-old) 1  Girl was born at a hospital in India, twice the weight of an average baby.  Surprised her mother Nandini, 19, and medics with her size and weight.
Survival Rates. 1  The five-year survival rate for colon cancer found at the local stage is 90%. 2  The five-year survival rate for colon cancer found at the regional stage is 70%. 3  The five-year survival rate for colon cancer found at the distant stage is 12 %.
When discussing cancer survival statistics, doctors often use a number called the 5-year survival rate. The 5-year survival rate refers to the percentage of patients who live at least 5 years after their cancer is diagnosed.Of course, many of these people live much longer than 5 years (and many are cured).hen discussing cancer survival statistics, doctors often use a number called the 5-year survival rate. The 5-year survival rate refers to the percentage of patients who live at least 5 years after their cancer is diagnosed.