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Colorectal Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  • Stage IV -- The cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Colorectal cancer tends to spread to the liver and/or lungs.
  • Recurrent -- Recurrent cancer means the cancer has come back after treatment. The disease may recur in the colon or rectum or in another part of the body.