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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?
Doctors use the following stages to describe how the cancer
spreads:
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Stage 0 -- The cancer is very early. It is found only in the
innermost lining of the colon or rectum.
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Stage I -- The cancer involves more of the inner wall of the colon
or rectum.
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