Colon & Digestive Health Specialists Eastside Endoscopy Center

Types of Colon Cancer: A Specialist’s Guide to Understanding Stage and Subtype

Chart summarizing the Types of Colon Cancer, including Histological Subtypes (Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous, Signet Ring Cell), the TNM Staging System (T, N, M), the 4 Primary Stages, and Molecular Subtypes (MSI-High/dMMR for Immunotherapy and KRAS/BRAF mutations for Targeted Therapy).

The moment a patient hears the phrase “colon cancer,” the world stops. It’s an emotional and frightening experience. The very next question, often unspoken, is, “What kind do I have, and what does it mean for me?” Understanding the different types of colon cancer is the vital first step toward developing an effective treatment plan […]