The stages and the spreading. How do they work?
While discussing the evolution of cancer, experts divide it into stages. This type of approach can assist doctors in determining and better understanding the best treatment options as well as how far the tumor has spread.
Colorectal cancer is classified into five stages, with stage 0 being the earliest one and stages 1-4 indicating the extent of spread. If the number is lower, the spread is also lower. If the cancer reaches the third stage, it’s called malignant because it has spread to the lymph nodes that are close to it but has not spread to other organs or areas. If the cancer has spread beyond the lymph nodes, it has reached the fourth and final stage.
Usually, when colorectal cancer becomes metastatic, it tends to spread to the liver. The main reason this happens is that a large part of the liver’s blood supply comes from the portal vein. This blood vessel transfers blood from the spleen and intestines, so it is a direct line between the liver and the colon, or rectum.
There are also many other areas where it can spread, such as the lungs, the lining of the abdominal cavity, the distal lymph nodes, or even the brain.
1 thought on “Signs You Secretly Have Advanced Colon Cancer”
I find it alarming how experiencing frequent abdominal pain and sudden weight change could be signs that you have colon cancer. I can see how visiting a medical professional that specializes in gastrointestinal care is a good idea for your case. I will consider trying this out if I get into a similar problem someday.