Stage 2A Rectal Cancer, is when the tumor has spread to the outermost layer of your rectum called the serosa, shown as a dark pink band.

Shown here in yellow, you can see the cancer is in the rectum but it has not affected the closest lymph nodes or other organs in your body.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

A Rectosigmoidoscopy (a thin tube with a camera that is introduced through your anus to see the inside of your colon) is usually the first step to identify the tumor inside your colon and take samples for analysis.

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

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.

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

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 2B Rectal Cancer diagnosis is when the cancer has spread through the serosa to the tissue that covers most of the organs in your abdomen call the peritoneum.

As you can see here, while more spread has occurred than in Stage 2A, the Rectal Cancer has still not spread to any other organs.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

A Rectosigmoidoscopy (a thin tube with a camera that is introduced through your anus to see the inside of your colon) is usually the first step to identify the tumor inside your colon and take samples for analysis.

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

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.

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

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.

A Stage 2C Rectal Cancer diagnosis means that the cancer has spread to nearby organs like the prostate, seminal vesicles, cervix or vagina.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

A Rectosigmoidoscopy (a thin tube with a camera that is introduced through your anus to see the inside of your colon) is usually the first step to identify the tumor inside your colon and take samples for analysis.

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

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.

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

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.