Overview
Stage 1 Colon Cancer is the development of cancer in the colon or rectum. Colon Cancer is also known as colorectal cancer, bowel cancer, CRC or rectal cancer.
Understanding your Stage 1 Colon Cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap “Watch Now” for an easy-to-understand overview of Stage 1 Colon Cancer.
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Stage 1 Colon Cancer diagnosis means that the cancer has spread into the intermediate layers of your colon.
The cancer spread can be in either the submucosa layer, shown here in grey, or muscle layers of the colon, shown here in orange. In Stage 1 however, the cancer has not affected the closest lymph nodes or any other organs in your body.
What Tests Will You 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 1 Colon Cancer Prevention
Prevention strategies for Stage 1 colon cancer include:
• Regular Screening: Begin screening for colon cancer at age 45 or earlier if at higher risk, using methods like colonoscopy.
• Healthy Lifestyle: Maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; limit red and processed meats.
• Regular Exercise: Engage in regular physical activity.
• Healthy Weight: Maintain a healthy body weight.
• Limit Alcohol: Consume alcohol in moderation.
• Avoid Tobacco: Do not smoke.
• Manage Chronic Conditions: Address conditions like inflammatory bowel disease that increase cancer risk.
Source: Cancer.org
Stage 1 Colon Cancer Survival Rate
According to SEER data, Stage 1 Colon Cancer has a survival rate of 90.9%. For example, if the 5-year relative survival rate for a specific stage of colon cancer is 90.9%, it means that patients who have that cancer are, on average, about 90.9% as likely as patients who don’t have that cancer to live for at least 5 years after being diagnosed.
Source: Cancer.gov
Stage 1 Colon Cancer Treatment
Stage I colon cancers have grown deeper into the layers of the colon wall, but they have not spread outside the colon wall itself or into the nearby lymph nodes. Surgery or removal through colonoscopy is the main treatment. People with very early colon cancer (stage 1) do not usually need chemotherapy.
Source: Cancer.org
Stage 1 Colon Cancer Symptoms
You might not experience colon cancer symptoms at all, especially in the early stages. If you do experience symptoms in stages 0 through 2, they’ll often include:
- constipation
- changes in stool color
- changes in stool shape, such as narrowed stool
- blood in the stool
- bleeding from the rectum
- excessive gas
- abdominal cramps
Source: Cancer.org
Stage 1 Colon Cancer Recurrence Rate
The overall prognosis for stage I colorectal cancer shows an excellent outcome of 90.9% for the 5-year survival rate, but 10 to 13% of the patients still experience recurrence.
Source: PubMed.gov
Stage 1 Colon Cancer Definition
Stage 1 colon cancer, means that your tumor is invading the intermediate layers of the colon (submucosa or muscle), but it has not affected the closest lymph nodes or other organs.
Source: Cancer.org
