Stage 3A Colon Cancer diagnosis is when:

A) The cancer has spread to the intermediate layers of your colon, called the Submucosa or Muscle layers and has affected 1-3 of your lymph nodes or nearby tissue as shown in the left image,

or

B) The cancer has only spread to the superficial layers of your colon called the mucosa and submucosa and has affected 4-6 lymph nodes as shown in the image on the right.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

A test, called a Colonoscopy, is usually the first step to see if there is a tumor inside of your colon and if needed, to take tissue samples for analysis.  This test, inserts a thin tube with a camera into your anus to see the inside of your colon.

Tissue analysis is also typically done through a biopsy to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.

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Stage 3B Colon Cancer is when one of the following is taking place:

1. The Cancer has spread to the deepest layer of your colon called the Serosa or the tissue that covers most of the organs in your abdomen called the visceral peritoneum or has affected 1-3 lymph nodes seen here on the left.

or

2. The Cancer has spread to 4-6 lymph nodes shown here in the middle image,

or

3. The Cancer has spread to the top and intermediate layers of your colon and has affected 7 or more lymph nodes.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

A test, called a Colonoscopy, is usually the first step to see if there is a tumor inside of your colon and if needed, to take tissue samples for analysis.  This test, inserts a thin tube with a camera into your anus to see the inside of your colon.

Tissue analysis is also typically done through a biopsy to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.

Stage 3C Colon Cancer is when one of the following is taking place:

1. The colon cancer has spread to the tissue that covers most of the organs in your abdomen called the peritoneum and has affected 4-6 lymph nodes seen here in green,

or

2. The colon cancer has spread to the deepest layer of your colon called the Serosa or the tissue that covers most of the organs in your abdomen (peritoneum) and has affected 7 or more lymph nodes shown here in the middle image,

or

3. The colon cancer has spread to nearby organs such as the kidney, cervix, the vagina in women, or the prostate in men and has affected at least 1 lymph node or nearby tissue.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

A test, called a Colonoscopy, is usually the first step to see if there is a tumor inside of your colon and if needed, to take tissue samples for analysis.  This test, inserts a thin tube with a camera into your anus to see the inside of your colon.

Tissue analysis is also typically done through a biopsy to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.