What is the level of rectal cancer stage 2?

What is the level of rectal cancer stage 2?

1. Rectal cancer refers to a malignant tumor occurring in the rectum. Its severity is determined by the tumor staging and belongs to the T3N0M0 stage.

2. The installment of rectal cancer needs to be divided into installments according to the in situ spread of the tumor, lymph node involvement, and distant metastasis. The second stage of rectal cancer belongs to the T3N0M0 stage. T3 means that the tumor with a diameter greater than 5 cm penetrates the intestinal wall into the serosa or subserosa, and the lymphatic vessels are invaded or the tumor cells infiltrate along the nerve bundles. N0 means that there is no lymph node involvement, that is, the tumor has not spread to the local lymph nodes. M0 means that there is no distant metastasis.

3. According to the above standards, stage 2 rectal cancer belongs to stage T3N0M0, that is, the tumor diameter is greater than 5cm, but has not spread to lymph nodes and distant organs. Stage II rectal cancer is a more serious stage, but it is still in the early stages, and doctors generally recommend surgical resection for patients. The types of surgery mainly include radical rectal cancer surgery and rectal cancer conservation. The surgical method is selected according to the location and size of the cancer, as well as the patient's physical condition and treatment purposes. Generally speaking, radical rectal cancer surgery is to eliminate cancer cells by removing the affected rectum, perirectal tissues and lymph nodes, while rectal cancer conservation is to partially remove the affected rectum and then eliminate the remaining cancer cells through chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

4. Patients should pay attention to diet and mental health in their daily lives. In terms of diet, they should choose a healthy diet that is high in fiber, low in fat, low in salt, and low in sugar, and avoid bad habits such as drinking and smoking. In terms of psychology, patients and their families need to actively face the disease, maintain an optimistic attitude, and strengthen communication with doctors and social support organizations to obtain better treatment effects and quality of life.