Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Colon cancer staging involves defining the severity of your disease based on how much cancer is in your body.

However, this is made difficult because staging algorithms change over time. Problem for Colon Cancer Researchers: The most consistent staging algorithm in use by the SEER registries is SEER historic ...

or affiliation with the manufacturers of any products discussed in the article or their competitors. Colon cancer survival based on American Joint Committee on Cancer sixth edition staging.

Pathologic staging for colon cancer is based on the American Joint Committee on Cancer 6th edition staging system. In addition, distinct pathologic factors characterize a patient at high risk for ...