Disease: Rectal Cancer Treatment by Stage

Stage III Rectal Cancer

In Stage III rectal cancer, the tumor has spread to the lymph nodes (small structures that are found throughout the body that produce and store cells that fight infection). Treatment includes:

  • Surgery to remove the tumor
  • Radiation with chemotherapy before or after surgery
  • Chemotherapy, if elected, after surgery

Source: http://www.webmd.com

Stage I Rectal Cancer

Stage I rectal cancer is another early form or limited form of cancer. The tumor has broken through the inner lining of the rectum but has not made it past the muscular wall. Treatment usually involves:

  • Surgery to remove the tumor
  • If the tumor is small or you are very old or sick, radiation alone can be used to treat the tumor. This hasn't proven to be as effective as surgery. Chemotherapy can also be added to heighten the effect of radiation.

Source: http://www.webmd.com

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