Colon cancer stages

The stages of colon cancer range from 0 to 4. At stage 0, the cancer only involves the inside the lining of the colon. As the cancer grows, it can go through the colon into nearby areas of the body. Stage 4 is the most advanced stage. At stage 4 the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver or lungs.

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