Staging
Stage ICancer cells are found only on the surface of the affected organ or area.
Stage IICancer cells are found in the deeper tissues of the organ or area and have spread.
Stage IIICancer cells are found in even deeper tissues and have spread to nearby lymph nodes or other nearby areas.
Stage IVCancer cells are found throughout the organ or area and in nearby lymph nodes and/or have spread to other parts of the body.
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