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 %.
Survival Rates. Survival rates for brain tumors vary widely depending on the type of tumor and other factors, including age. Survival rates tend to be highest for younger patients and decrease with age. Five-year survival rates range from 66% for children ages 0 - 19 years to 5% for adults age 75 years and older.