Stages and grades
The stage of a neuroendocrine tumour (NET) tells you about its size and whether it has spread. The grade means how abnormal the cells look under a microscope.
The tests and scans you have to diagnose a large bowel or rectal NET give information about the stage and grade. This helps your doctor decide which treatment you need.
Stages
The stage tells you the size of a large bowel or rectal NET and whether it has spread.
Grades, types and stages of large bowel and rectal neuroendocrine cancers
The grade shows how quickly or slowly your cancer cells are dividing and growing. The stage refers to the size of the cancer, and whether it has spread.
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