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Stages of Colorectal Cancer

The stages of colon and rectal cancer

Stage 1 Colon Cancer

Stage 1 Colon Cancer

Staging and why it’s important.

When you’re diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer, your doctor needs to find out how advanced the disease is, or how far it has spread. This important part of your diagnosis is known as staging.
Colorectal cancer staging is important because:

  • It tells how much cancer there is in your body and where it’s located
  • It helps evaluate the prognosis
  • Knowing the extent of the disease helps your doctor develop the right treatment plan
  • It gives your healthcare team a common language to talk about your treatment

SOURCE:  colon.cancerinformation.com
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