Rectal Cancer

Each type of cancer has unique characteristics and responds differently when treated. Our highly trained staff and physicians combine their skills with the latest equipment and techniques to treat all forms of cancer. The webpages below contain detailed information about specific types of cancer, related issues and the treatment options available.

Rectal Cancer

STAGING

Stage A cancer of the rectum is confined to the inner lining mucosa.

Stage B disease is subgrouped into Stage B1, B2, or B3.

  • B1 means that the cancer has just started to invade the muscle, but is not all the way through it.
  • Stage B2 means that the cancer has gone all the way through the muscle and is into the fatty tissue surrounding the rectum.
  • Stage B3 disease means that a cancer has spread into adjacent pelvic organs.

Stage C disease means that lymph nodes are involved.

Stage D disease means that the cancer has spread to another part of the body, most likely the liver.