Stage one to three colon cancers are cancers that have not spread far away from the colon. Because of this, there is the potential for cure in all of these patients with surgical resection.
Patients with stage two colon cancer have larger tumors than stage one patients, however, the tumor is still confined to the colon wall. All tumors are examined under a microscope by a pathologist after they are removed. There are certain features that, if seen, are related to an increased risk of recurrence. In certain cases of high-risk tumors, chemotherapy may be recommended.
Stage three colon cancer means that the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes surrounding the colon. In such patients, both surgery and chemotherapy are usually recommended.
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Dr. Heather Yeo is a medical advisor to SurvivorNet. She is board-certified in general surgery, colon and rectal surgery, and complex general surgical oncology. She is an assistant professor of Surgery and Healthcare Policy and Research at Weill Cornell Medical College and assistant attending surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Read More
Stage one to three colon cancers are cancers that have not spread far away from the colon. Because of this, there is the potential for cure in all of these patients with surgical resection.
Patients with stage two colon cancer have larger tumors than stage one patients, however, the tumor is still confined to the colon wall. All tumors are examined under a microscope by a pathologist after they are removed. There are certain features that, if seen, are related to an increased risk of recurrence. In certain cases of high-risk tumors, chemotherapy may be recommended.
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Stage three colon cancer means that the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes surrounding the colon. In such patients, both surgery and chemotherapy are usually recommended.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Dr. Heather Yeo is a medical advisor to SurvivorNet. She is board-certified in general surgery, colon and rectal surgery, and complex general surgical oncology. She is an assistant professor of Surgery and Healthcare Policy and Research at Weill Cornell Medical College and assistant attending surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Read More
