Colon Cancer Stages One, Two and Three
Colon Cancer
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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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.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Treatment: The Early Stages
Treatment: Surgery Techniques Vary
There is plenty of marketing information out there about the best surgery techniques, and the best places to have your operation done. Doing your own research is crucial before committing to any treatment.
Treatment: Making Wise Surgery Decisions
There is plenty of marketing information out there about the best surgery techniques, and the best places to have your operation done. Doing your own research is crucial before committing to any treatment.