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Rectal Cancer Stage 4

Stage 4 Rectal Cancer is divided into stages 4A, 4B and 4C. Stage 4 Rectal Cancer means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver or lungs. It’s also called advanced bowel cancer. Understanding your Stage 4 Rectal Cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make… Continue reading Rectal Cancer Stage 4

Rectal Cancer Stage 3

Stage 3 Rectal Cancer is divided into Stages 3A, 3B and 3C.  In this Stage, the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, but hasn’t spread to distant body parts. Understanding your Stage 3 Rectal Cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap “Watch Now”… Continue reading Rectal Cancer Stage 3

Rectal Cancer Stage 2

Stage 2 Rectal Cancer is when the cancer has spread into the outer wall of the bowel or into tissue or organs next to the bowel. It has not spread to the lymph nodes or distant parts of your body. Understanding your Stage 2 Rectal Cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to… Continue reading Rectal Cancer Stage 2

Rectal Cancer Stage 1

Stage 1 Rectal Cancer is when the cancer is found in the deeper layers of the rectal wall but it has not spread outside the rectum. Understanding your Stage 1 Rectal Cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap “Watch Now” for an easy-to-understand overview… Continue reading Rectal Cancer Stage 1

Rectal Cancer Stage 0

Stage 0 Rectal Cancer is when the cancer cells are only in the mucosa, or the inner lining, of the colon or rectum.  Rectal cancer is also known as bowel cancer, CRC, colon cancer or colorectal cancer. Tap “Watch Now” for an easy-to-understand overview of Stage 0 Rectal Cancer.