Colorectal Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

13. If colorectal cancer is found, how do doctors describe how far the cancer has spread? - cont'd

• Stage II -- The cancer has spread outside the colon or rectum to nearby tissue, but not to the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the body's immune system.
• Stage III -- The cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, but not to other parts of the body.

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