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Treatment Options for Stage 0 Rectal Cancer
Source: Rectal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Stage 0 Rectal Cancer
Stage 0 rectal cancer or carcinoma in situ is the most superficial of all rectal lesions and is limited to the mucosa without invasion of the lamina propria.
Treatment options for stage 0 rectal cancer include:
Polypectomy or surgery.
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